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Media urged to step up reporting on Striga threat to food security

Journalists have been called upon to intensify public education and sustained reporting on the threat posed by Striga (witchweed), a parasitic weed that...

World News

FAO outlines urgent agricultural recovery needs after Nepal floods

In this interview, Beth Bechdol, FAO Deputy Director-General, outlines the impact of the floods on rural communities and the urgent path towards agricultural recovery The...

Governments urged to implement sustainable small-scale fisheries guidelines

Director-General urges governments to further implement the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries The 3rd Small-Scale Fisheries Summit (SSF Summit 2026) was held at...

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Profiles

CSIR-Crops Research Institute gets new Director

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the appointment of Professor Maxwell Darko Asante, a Chief Research Scientist, as the new...

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OPPORTUNITY/EVENTS

Orange Corners Mentorship Program

Deadline: 31ST December 2027 Orange Corners is an initiative of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs that provides young entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia and the...

Askya AI Growth Platform 2026 (equity investment of up to $200,000)

Deadline: 30Th September 2026 A six-week, zero-equity platform for African AI startups, from MVP to Series A, with a live product and commercial traction. Learn...

OPINION

AGN Chair calls for stronger climate finance, food systems outcomes at COP31

Africa must secure stronger climate finance, adaptation measures and food systems outcomes at COP31 in Türkiye to address worsening climate impacts.  ‎Climate change is...

Ghanaian youth lead drive for homegrown climate solutions

Ghanaian youth have unveiled practical, locally sourced climate solutions ranging from upcycled fashion to solar innovations, aimed at supporting efforts to addressing the country’s...

Activists call for greater women’s participation in climate adaptation

Ghana’s climate adaptation efforts require greater community participation, with women and other underrepresented groups influencing decisions on planning, financing and implementation.  ‎The Nature-Based Solutions...