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African stories about ending hunger and malnutrition prevail here.
byThelma Ideozu• Nov 5, 2025
From failed startups to smarter systems, Africa's agriculture innovators are learning that trust, patience, and local design—not venture capital—may be the real seeds of resilience.
Read MorebyAdetumilara Adetayo• Sep 3, 2025
Cheap, accessible, and personal: audio messages are helping farmers act quickly and learn from each other.
Read MorebyThelma Ideozu• Jul 30, 2025
Across Africa, rural communities are building informal networks that lend, save, and support without interest rates or paperwork.
Read MorebyBlossom Amena• Jul 27, 2025
Foreign funding cuts have gutted nutrition programs across East Africa. Ethiopia is testing local solutions. Somalia is still waiting, and thousands of children are being left behind.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 13, 2025
To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil regeneration, and local community leadership.
Read MorebyAdetumilara Adetayo• Apr 10, 2025
Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
Read MorebyEzinne Okoroafor• Mar 2, 2025
Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds.
Read MorebyTomi Abe• Nov 3, 2024
As COP29 approaches, Africa faces urgent challenges in climate finance, energy transition, and adaptation, demanding immediate attention and decisive action.
Read MorebyThe Publishers• Oct 18, 2024
Can one woman's determination to restore her city’s farms and free its children from labor bring lasting change?
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Oct 18, 2024
Capricorn Group believes investing in education and local communities isn’t just charity—it’s a smart strategy for lasting change.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Oct 13, 2024
As dietary habits shift globally, understanding the impact of cultural traditions and modern influences is essential for making healthier choices.
Read MorebyThe Publishers• Sep 15, 2024
AFS 2024 highlights innovative solutions and urgent collaboration needed to address Africa’s food crisis, challenging us to act decisively.
Read MorebyThe Publishers• Aug 29, 2024
In a battle against despair, a village discovers the strength of innovation and community to restore their cherished lake.
Read MorebyAdetola Adetayo• Aug 26, 2024
Despite Egypt's booming economy, deep-rooted inequality and poor social safety nets leave the most vulnerable struggling in poverty.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 9, 2024
African farmers are increasingly benefiting from digital technology, but challenges like digital literacy, infrastructure, and access remain significant barriers to widespread success.
Read MorebyFavour Olumuyiwa• Jul 29, 2024
Cocoa, a cornerstone of Africa’s economy and livelihood, faces severe threats from climate change, demanding innovative solutions and global cooperation to secure its future.
Read MorebyTomi Abe• Jul 1, 2024
The rapid growth of fast food in Africa has reshaped diets, economies, and health, prompting urgent calls for balanced and nutritious food options.
Read MorebyAdetola Adetayo• Jun 26, 2024
In the face of climate change, the sustainability of popular diets comes under scrutiny, forcing us to rethink our plates and planet alike.
Read MorebyTomi Abe• May 23, 2024
Lake Chad's decline, once a vibrant ecosystem, illustrates how climate change and human demand threaten livelihoods and regional stability.
Read MorebyFavour Olumuyiwa• May 10, 2024
In the scorching reality of South Sudan, where climate change collides with socio-political strife, the quest for survival intertwines with the urgent need for holistic solutions to mitigate environmental degradation and foster peace.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 27, 2024
In Africa's evolving development story, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays a crucial role, fostering collaborative partnerships between businesses and communities to address the continent's complex challenges and drive inclusive growth, while aligning with global sustainability objectives.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 7, 2023
With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.
Read MorebyAdetoro Adetayo• Jan 30, 2023
From overfished coasts to crumbling policies, sustainability isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. But without trust, leadership, and real follow-through, the gap only grows.
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