Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Livestock Trading Center to Strengthen Export Supply Chain
Horn of Africa country invests in pastoral infrastructure to support livestock exports
Agriculture & Trade
Explore Africa’s farming, livestock, and agribusiness stories alongside export markets, supply chains, and trade policy. From pastoral economies to AfCFTA integration, this section highlights how agriculture drives economic growth, regional commerce, and grassroots development across the continent.
Rwanda Secures €45M to Expand Climate-Resilient Irrigation in Drought-Prone East
Rwanda has secured €45.4 million in additional financing to build a climate-resilient irrigation system across 3,073 hectares of agricultural land...
Kenya, Tanzania Agree to Scrap Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade
Kenya and Tanzania have committed to eliminating all non-tariff barriers by June 30, 2026, as the two governments move to...
Gabon Bans Broiler Chicken Imports to Boost Local Output
Gabon’s government has set a January 2027 deadline to ban all broiler chicken imports as it pushes to build a...
Morocco’s Olive Harvest Hits Record 2 Million Tons Amid Heavy Rainfall
Morocco recorded a harvest of 2 million tons of olives in the current agricultural season, a 111% increase over the...
Uganda’s Coffee Exports hit $2.5 Billion in Year to February 2026
Uganda earned $2.5 billion (UGX 9 trillion) from coffee exports in the 12 months to February 2026, extending a record-breaking...
Africa, Latin America Seek Stronger Trade Ties at WTO Meeting
African and Latin American leaders are seeking to deepen trade and economic ties, highlighting untapped potential between the two regions...
Training Expands Poultry Support Network in Zambia
A new round of field training in Zambia is strengthening the frontline workforce supporting small-scale poultry farmers as agricultural programs...
Benin Launches Roots and Tubers Project to Boost Agro-Industrial Growth
Benin has launched a national agricultural value chain program focused on cassava, yam, and sweet potato, a five-year initiative aimed...
Burkina Faso Begins Nationwide Rehabilitation of 100 Dams
Burkina Faso on Saturday launched a nationwide program to rehabilitate 100 dams, aiming to expand water storage capacity and support...
Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Livestock Trading Center to Strengthen Export Supply Chain
Horn of Africa country invests in pastoral infrastructure to support livestock exports
Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans
Six countries now open their borders to every African passport holder as the continent edges toward the free movement Agenda...
Dangote Deepens East Africa Investment Drive
ADDIS ABABA Aliko Dangote spent several weeks in April and May 2026 advancing a consistent message in Nairobi, Dar es...
West Africa Bloc Turns to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Skills, Innovation
LOMÉ, Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) urged policymakers to prioritize digital skills and artificial intelligence alongside...