Africa Matters

$100 Billion Imports Highlight Africa’s Agricultural Crisis at AU Summit

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian African Union Summit Falls Short on Concrete Agricultural Transformation Plans The African Union (AU) summit held from January 9th to 11th, 2025, was seen as a crucial meeting aimed at raising agricultural productivity, boosting public investment, and stimulating economic growth through agriculture-led initiatives. The event’s broader goal was to find ways to help African…

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AU’s CAADP Strategy: A Decade of Planning, but What’s Next?

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The summit held from January 9 to 11, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda, brought together Agriculture Ministers from all 55 African Union (AU) member states to chart a new course for the continent’s agricultural future. Focused on boosting productivity, increasing public investment, and driving economic growth through agriculture-led initiatives, the gathering aimed to address two…

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Africa Seeks to Revolutionize Its Agrifood System

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian African leaders and experts are strategizing to reshape the continent’s agrifood sector, aiming to unlock its potential for economic growth and food security. During a three-day African Union meeting that concluded on Saturday, participants reviewed the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), a blueprint for accelerating agricultural transformation across Africa. Kenyan law advocate Kidi…

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