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Africa Food Prize: IITA celebrates Nigerian scientist’s breakthrough in cassava, yam innovation
27 Sep 2025 22:42 GMT
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a member of the CGIAR global research partnership, has honoured one of its scientists, Mercy Diebiru-Ojo, after she was named a 2025 Africa Food Prize laureate for her work on cassava and yam seed …
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Kenya pitch to US officials, investors on trade pact
27 Sep 2025 22:03 GMT
Kenyan officials this week met US counterparts and investors on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (Unga80) summit in New York City to seek a post-Agoa deal that would secure Kenya’s exports to the American market.
Cabinet Secretary for …
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We have a shared vision for Kenya and Israel
27 Sep 2025 14:38 GMT
When I landed in Nairobi and saw the signs “Karibu Kenya” at the airport, I immediately felt at home. As I take up my role as Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya — and concurrently to Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Seychelles — I feel both honoured and excited.
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State, farmers urged to embrace technology to boost food production
27 Sep 2025 13:42 GMT
By Muraya Kamunde
Kenyans have been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture in a bid to bridge the food shortage gap in the country.
Mount Kenya University (MKU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi says incorporating technology in …
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African Diaspora Wealth: How Nigeria’s Elite Are Reshaping Global Investment Patterns
27 Sep 2025 13:11 GMT
… Nigerian exports Technology transfer: … : Other Africans following Nigerian … African Investment Patterns:
South African participation: Wealthy South Africans also diversifying internationally Kenyan technology … climate destinations Agricultural impacts: …
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East African Media and the Battle of Gaza Narratives
26 Sep 2025 20:10 GMT
… Africans whose countries maintain growing ties with Jerusalem.
In East Africa, … footprint in East Africa. In Kenya, Israeli drip-irrigation technology drives agricultural yields; … could:
Build partnerships with East African media houses to highlight …
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‘africa’s Voice Is Not Heard’: Leaders Issue Call For Equity, Justice And C
27 Sep 2025 08:54 GMT
… in global governance.
South Sudan: We all are better … fragility.
She framed South Sudan’s struggles within the … called for stronger commitment to African-led solutions, arguing that … in renewable energy, technology, and sustainable agriculture. For semi-arid …
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From fear to leadership: Africa must embrace innovation instead of blocking it
27 Sep 2025 06:21 GMT
… -carbon power source.
• In Tanzania, hesitation over COVID-19 vaccines …
• For over a decade, Uganda has been stuck in a … National Council of Science and Technology oversees research but cannot … author is a pan-African science communication and policy advocate …
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Unlocking Investment and Innovation in Dryland Crops: A Business Forum on Sorghum and Groundnut in Tanzania
27 Sep 2025 00:57 GMT
Different partners working on dryland crops towards seeds delivery to last mile farmers (Photo: TARI)
A Stronger Seed System for Lasting Impact
In Tanzania, the seed sector operates through a blend of formal, semi-formal, and informal systems. Together, …
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Special Report: Netanyahu of Israel; Sudan, UK, Mali, Haiti
26 Sep 2025 23:42 GMT
In his speech to the General Assembly on Sept. 26, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel excoriated Hamas as well as criticized France and other Western countries for recognizingd Palestine as a state. He heaped praise on President Trump. Here, he …