SAMBURU COUNTY, Kenya — For most of her life in this arid corner of East Africa, Florence Ntisai lived in the silence of exclusion. Born with phocomelia, a congenital condition that left her with underdeveloped arms, traditional beliefs and a profound lack of awareness in Samburu County meant women with disabilities like her were often […]
The 2025 Africa International Agricultural Expo kicked off on Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenya, convening key stakeholders under the strategic theme “Increasing Agricultural Productivity in Africa through Innovation and Market Access.” The event is a concerted effort to significantly boost China-Africa cooperation in modern agriculture, positioning the continent for a new era of agribusiness and trade. […]
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is placing gender equality at the core of its continental growth strategy, positioning rural women as key drivers of economic transformation. This commitment, articulated by Dr. Jemimah Njuki, the Bank’s Director for Gender, Women, and Civil Society, directly supports AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah’s Four […]
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambia’s premier agricultural showcase, the Mazabuka AgriExpo, is strategically relocating to Lusaka this year, a move designed to broaden access to cutting-edge farming technology and expertise for both established commercial and emerging farmers. The event, which has traditionally been a cornerstone for the country’s sugar belt community, will be held on October […]
Lomé, Togo – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved over $308 million in new financing, marking a significant commitment to accelerating clean energy, industrial growth, and regional integration across West Africa. The decision, made at the Bank’s 93rd Ordinary Session on September 29, 2025, underscores EBID’s pivotal role in steering the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF), hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), used a side event at the Second Africa Climate Summit to showcase the tangible impact of its portfolio, emphasizing successful strategies for building climate resilience across the continent. With $40.64 million invested across 33 projects, the Fund highlighted […]
