Category: Agriculture
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๐ฐ๐ช Rastafari Priest Challenges Kenya’s Cannabis Ban: “Holy Herb” Essential for Worship, Says High Court Witness
The priest admitted that Rastafari members continue using cannabis during prayer despite it being illegal in Kenya, saying the community is in court to seek legal recognition of the practice as part of their religious freedom. The case could determine whether Rastafari followers will be allowed to use marijuana legally for worship.] include tags separated…
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๐ธ๐ณ Senegal soldier killed in clash during anti-cannabis operation in Casamance
A Senegalese soldier was killed and six others wounded during a clash in the Casamance region while conducting an anti-cannabis operation near The Gambia. The army confronted armed individuals, and some attackers were also killed. The operation aims to combat cannabis cultivation and armed groups. Casamance, with a history of separatist conflict since 1982, has…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghanaโs new licensing regime for cannabis cultivation
Ghanaโs new licensing regime for cannabis cultivation is a controlled bet on lowโTHC โindustrial hempโ and medical use, not a blanket legalization of weed โ and it could reshape who profits from West Africaโs next green boom.[1][2] What Ghana Just Legalised In other words, Ghana is legalising a tightly regulated hemp and medicalโcannabis value chain,…
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Hunger crisis is set to get worse in west and central Africa โ why and what to do about it
Countries in west and central Africa are facing a food crisis with multiple causes. Estimates in late December 2025 suggested that 41.8 million people were already in crisis or worse in October-December 2025. The number was expected to rise to 52.8 million in June-August 2026. Researchers Kirui Oliver Kiptoo and Chibuzo Nwagbosu explain how serious the situation is. How severe is food insecurity…
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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. โParticularly…
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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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๐ฟ๐ผ 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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๐ง๐ซ From Fruit to Fortune: How Ibrahim Traorรฉ’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 Traorรฉ, 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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๐ณ๐ช 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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