Senegalese officials laud progress in implementing FOCAC Beijing Summit outcomes

DAKAR, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese officials, political leaders, and scholars spoke highly of the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit at an event held Friday in Dakar, the...

Preview: Nigeria vs Rwanda - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Nigeria and Rwanda, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Nigeria are set for a make-or-break clash as they welcome Rwanda to the Godswill Akpabio Stadium...

Why we banned export of raw shea nut – Minister

Despite producing nearly two-fifths of global shea nuts, Nigeria earns less than 1 per cent in the $6.5 billion market, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said. Mr Kyari disclosed this while speaking at the...

The challenge of developing the digital sector in Senegal to provide decent jobs for dynamic, enterprising young people

On a sandy street in the bustling Cité Keur Gorgui, not far from the city centre of the Senegalese capital, the near-empty premises of the Dakar Institute of Technology (DIT) have a holiday feel to them on this day in mid-June 2025. Fatoumata...

Zimbabwe launches US$1.4 billion agriculture investment plan

Thu 04 Sep 2025 | 08:36 PM Zimbabwe has launched a US$1.4 billion agricultural investment drive aimed at transforming seven priority value chains, with the goal of boosting domestic food security and opening new export markets, according to TV...

African Youths embrace Hands-On Tech training to drive Industrial change

An inspiring convergence of innovation, skills development, and international collaboration has been ongoing at the Technical University of Kenya over the past month. ‎It brought together 142 teams comprising students and trainers from across 12...

Preview: England vs Andorra - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between England and Andorra, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Thomas Tuchel's England have two perfect records to maintain when Andorra visit Villa Park for...

England vs Andorra: Kickoff time, how to watch, stats, team news

England resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign against minnows Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday. Thomas Tuchel's side are on top of Group K after three wins from three games, but a 3-1 loss to Senegal in their most recent friendly...

Preview: Republic of Ireland vs Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Republic of Ireland and Hungary kick-start their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with an...

Liberia Unveils US$900 Million Agriculture Program At Africa Food Systems Forum 2025

Liberia’s Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah DAKAR, Senegal – Liberia has announced a bold US$900 million Legacy Investment Program at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, demonstrating a renewed national...

Senegal Clinches Bronze at African Nations Championship After Beating Sudan

Nairobi – SABA: Senegal secured the bronze medal at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday evening after defeating Sudan 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff. The match, held at Mandela National Stadium, ended 1–1 in regular...

Farm to fork: Five ways Africa is boosting food security

What’s the context? As experts discuss food security, here are a few clever fixes that are already feeding people and fighting climate change. JOHANNESBURG/LAGOS - Be it AI pest detectors in Kenya or Nigerian soil-free farming, climate change is...

Senegal clinch CHAN 2024 bronze in thrilling penalty shootout over Sudan

Senegal clinched third place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) by defeating Sudan 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a gripping 1-1 draw on Friday at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. The defending champions rebounded from their...

UN Raises Alarm As 1,364 Children Recruited By Terrorists, 14,000 Schools Shut In West Africa

The United Nations has warned of the worsening humanitarian toll of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that more than 1,300 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while over 14,000 schools were forced to close due to...

Record solar panel imports in Africa: a lifeline for a continent where 600 million people lack electricity

As many as 570 million people in Africa still lack reliable access to electricity, which is almost half of the continent’s population. According to data from the Energy Progress Report, in 2022, 685 million people worldwide did not have access to...

Green Morocco Plan Profoundly Transformed Moroccan Agriculture

Thursday 4 September 2025 The Green Morocco Plan has profoundly transformed Moroccan agriculture, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests Ahmed El Bouari said in an interview with the Senegalese newspaper...

Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 29, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 29, 2025, Egypt widened an online crackdown with arrests of teen TikTok creators, underscoring a tightening grip on speech. Kenya reported a rise in inflation, highlighting price pressures across East Africa....

Report: Bayern Munich striker Jonah Kusi-Asare to go on loan

Season plans can change in a flash.That appears to be the case for Bayern Munich youngster Jonah Kusi-Asare. Earlier in the preseason, the 18-year-old was touted as a possible backup to Harry Kane, and it looked as if he might just stick around in...

Malawi Youth-Led Innovations Showcase Path to Food Security at Africa Forum

Malawi’s delegation at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal is returning home energized with strategies to boost youth-led agricultural transformation, officials and entrepreneurs say. The annual forum brings together African governments,...

Ghana is a place to invest – Gov’t tells investors at Africa Food Systems Forum

Government is encouraging international investors to invest in Ghana’s agrifood systems and related sectors, assuring that such investments will deliver broad benefits for both investors and the Ghanaian people. Speaking at the Ghana Deal Room...