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Category: Cassava

Hunger crisis is set to get worse in west and central Africa – 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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March 9, 2026
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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January 1, 2026
🇧🇫 ‘From Nothing to Something’: African Women Transforming Agriculture Into Economic Springboard

This November, Ouagadougou will host the 14th edition of the International Forum for Dynamic and Entrepreneurial Women (FIED). The event will bring together businesswomen and men from 30 African countries to promote economic empowerment, particularly in the agricultural sector. “The idea for the forum came from women farmers,” Djelika Yeo, President of FIED Their work…
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July 26, 2025
🇱🇷Let’s Grow +231: Sowing Seeds of Change in Liberian Backyards

Pan-African News Blog In a time when food security and sustainable living are gaining urgency across the globe, one grassroots initiative in Liberia is cultivating more than just crops—it’s nurturing confidence, self-reliance, and community resilience. Let’s Grow +231, a Liberian backyard gardening channel, is creating a “home away from home” for plant lovers who are passionate…
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April 12, 2025
🇱🇷 🇬🇭 The Future of Cassava in Africa: Growth, Innovation, and Sustainable Solutions

Cassava, a vital staple crop across Africa, plays a significant role in the economies of Liberia, Ghana, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. Its versatility extends beyond food consumption to various industrial applications, making it a cornerstone for both food security and economic development in these nations. Cassava Industry Overview and Projected Growth The global cassava market…
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February 28, 2025
🇬🇭 Bon appetit: How bread is made in Ghana?

In Ghana, bread is typically made by mixing ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and sometimes milk or butter. The dough is kneaded until smooth, allowed to rise, and then shaped into loaves. These loaves are baked in either traditional clay ovens or modern bakeries. In the West African country, bread is a…
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October 24, 2024
🇬🇭 Bon appetit: How bread is made in Ghana?

In Ghana, bread is typically made by mixing ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and sometimes milk or butter. The dough is kneaded until smooth, allowed to rise, and then shaped into loaves. These loaves are baked in either traditional clay ovens or modern bakeries. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the West African country, bread…
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October 24, 2024