Ghana has taken a major step towards digital transformation by validating its first-ever National E-Commerce Strategy, aimed at boosting online trade, empowering small businesses, and supporting inclusive economic development across …
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Climate Change Deepens Ghana’s Farming Crisis, Fuels Poverty and Migration
The impact of climate change is becoming more severe across Ghana, especially in the farming communities that rely on predictable weather patterns for survival. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and prolonged …
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Kenya’s Trade Deficit Narrows to Four‑Year Low as Export Gains Grow
Kenya recorded its lowest trade deficit in four years in the first quarter of 2025, helped by rising exports and falling fuel costs. The trade gap between imports and exports …
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Malawi Taps into Global Commodity Shifts, but Risks Remain
Malawi is positioned to gain from recent movements in global commodity prices, but analysts warn that volatility in international markets still poses significant risks. This is according to the latest …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Nigerian Student Ifeoluwa Afolayan Wins Top Prize at WE Innovate Grand Final in UK
A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Ifeoluwa Afolayan, has won first prize at the 2025 WE Innovate Grand Final in the United Kingdom. Afolayan, who is currently a Master’s student in Design …
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Stakeholders Push for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for more investment in cold chain facilities to cut down on post-harvest losses and boost food security in the country. They made this …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …
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World Bank Approves $300 Million To Boost Togo’s Agricultural Transformation
The World Bank Group (WBG) has approved $300 million to help Togo become a center for agribusiness and animal nutrition in the region. The fund will help Togo scale up …
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Togo’s Young Entrepreneurs Turn Failure Into Success Stories
In Togo, many young people once faced tough times in agriculture. Harvested products were piling up with nobody to buy them, and many were losing hope. But some youths, like …