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Persistent Hunger in Africa: Understanding the Ongoing Challenges

When we think about hunger around the world, Africa is often one of the first places that come to mind. Despite a multitude of efforts...

Agricultural Investment: Foreign Aid for Global Prosperity

The effects of food insecurity on human security are dire, as are the consequences for political stability and conflict.

Inequity in Funding: Africa’s Agripreneurs Pay a High Price for Start Up Finance

Limited investment, high interest rates and restricted support means African businesses are losing out to foreign competitors.

Can Africa Feed The World?

Despite all the challenges that people still face in Africa today, the Sub-Saharan countries, in particular, have immense economic potential

A pandemic of malnutrition calls for new food policies in Africa

Policy, aid and private investments should go towards growing nutritious crops that are adapted to climate extremes. Nutritious food is...

Creating Alternative Urban Food Systems Post-COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting urban food systems worldwide, posing many challenges for cities and local governments dealing with rapid

From Shame to Pride - Repositioning Agriculture for Africa's Youth

Africa will need an educated new generation of young farmers to transform the continent’s food security and fortunes...

A pandemic-driven food crisis in Africa can be prevented

African governments need to act now to ensure small-scale farming and food supply chains remain uninterrupted.