Category: Agriculture
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African millennials and Gen Z are quitting their big-city dreams to go make more money back on the farm
On a blazing afternoon in Senegal, 33-year-old farmer Filly Mangassa heaved peanut plants onto a horse-drawn cart, sending clouds of dust swirling. Ten years ago, he left his village for the capital, Dakar, dreaming of becoming a professor. But the high cost of living and lack of jobs put that dream out of reach. “Particularly…
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Liberia: Hike in Rice Prices, Transport Fares Dampens Festive Cheer in Nimba
By Ishmael F. Menkor As Liberians prepare to celebrate the festive season, rising prices of rice and persistently high transportation fares are deepening economic hardship, particularly for low-income households and rural communities, where Christmas and New Year celebrations are traditionally marked by communal meals and family gatherings. In major commercial centers such as Ganta, Nimba…
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Solar Storms and Africa: Understanding the Sun’s Recent Fury and Its Impact
The Sun, our life-giving star, has been unusually active. In recent weeks, a series of powerful solar eruptions have sent waves of charged particles toward Earth, triggering geomagnetic storms that have disrupted technology and painted skies with auroras. For Africa, this isn’t just distant space weather; it has already caused significant radio communication blackouts across…
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Flower Exports Hit $2.5 Million in Nine Months, Up Four Percent From Last Year
The Agriculture Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy 2 (AFSRTS 2) projects the gross value of floriculture production will reach $16 million by 2030, up from the current $10 million. The strategy identifies floriculture as a significant economic contributor requiring modern infrastructure and niche marketing. To meet the target, the country plans to produce 334…
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🇧🇫 From Fruit to Fortune: How Ibrahim Traoré’s Burkina Faso Is Transforming Mangoes Into Economic Power
In the heart of the Sahel, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso is reimagining the economic potential of its most abundant fruits, turning the humble mango into a symbol of national sovereignty and a driver of endogenous development. This strategic pivot is part of a broader…
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🇳🇪 Niger to Invest $106 Mln in Agro-Industrial Center in Maradi Irrigation Zone
The center will be located in the “Djirataoua hydro-agricultural perimeter,” a polyculture zone near the city of Maradi, benefiting from a year-round production system, President Abdourahamane Tiani announced during his national tour. Covering over 600 hectares, the area produces bananas, eggplants, moringa, corn, sorghum, and millet, as well as processed peanut-based products. President Tiani also…
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🇳🇬 Governor of Nigerian State speaks on Russia
Governor of Niger State Mohammed Umaru Bago, who is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the Golden Autumn agro-industrial exhibition in Moscow, said that his country views Russia as one of its key partners in agriculture and other strategic sectors. He made the statement in an interview with African Initiative on the sidelines of the event. According…
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🇱🇷 As cocoa production in Liberia fosters mass deforestation, campaigners urge Europe to act
Producing cocoa takes a major toll on the environment. Farmers will often clear tropical forests to plant new trees, causing significant environmental damage. A new investigation from The Initiatives for Community Development and Forest (IDEF) Conservation Association, an Ivorian nonprofit organisation, demonstrates the wide scale of such deforestation in Liberia. The report is urging the…
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🇯🇲 Andy Blake’s Arrest and the Return of 295 Pounds of Cannabis: A Landmark Victory for Rastafarian Rights in Jamaica
Introduction In a landmark decision that has reverberated throughout Jamaica’s Rastafarian community, the July 3rd arrest of Andy Blake (a pseudonym for the individual actually involved in the case) and subsequent seizure of 295 pounds of marijuana has culminated in a significant legal victory for religious freedom. While the exact identity of the individual involved…
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American Stars Turn to Africa: Gambino, Ja Rule, and Kelis Invest in the Continent’s Future
In recent years, Africa has become an attractive destination for global investors seeking growth, innovation, and cultural connection. Among those now turning their focus to the continent are notable American entertainers—Donald Glover, popularly known as Childish Gambino, hip hop mogul Ja Rule, and singer Kelis, all of whom have shown particular interest in opportunities across…
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