By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The recently concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, chaired by African Heads of State and delegations from across the continent, was hailed as a success. Chinese President Xi Jinping called it a “stellar example,” highlighting the progress made during the summit. President Xi committed to implementing ten…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The recently concluded 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, chaired by African Heads of State and delegations from across the continent, was hailed as a success. Chinese President Xi Jinping called it a “stellar example,” highlighting the progress made during the summit. President Xi committed to implementing ten…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report examines the crucial role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in reshaping food systems across the continent. Created in partnership with…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report examines the crucial role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in reshaping food systems across the continent. Created in partnership with…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Engie, a French utility company, anticipates increased mergers and acquisitions in Africa’s renewable energy sector, including in South Africa. Following its $1-billion acquisition of renewable assets from Actis last year, Engie is focused on integrating these assets rather than seeking further acquisitions. However, the company is also working on developing a pipeline of…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Engie, a French utility company, anticipates increased mergers and acquisitions in Africa’s renewable energy sector, including in South Africa. Following its $1-billion acquisition of renewable assets from Actis last year, Engie is focused on integrating these assets rather than seeking further acquisitions. However, the company is also working on developing a pipeline of…
Kigali, Rwanda 9th September 2024 – The young people at the Africa food Systems on 6th September 2024committed to being accountable for the Africa food systems, a commitment set to be presented at COP29. The Kigali youth Declaration calls on various stakeholders to amplify the voice of the young people, address the pressing issues of climate change and youth…
Kigali, Rwanda 9th September 2024 – The young people at the Africa food Systems on 6th September 2024committed to being accountable for the Africa food systems, a commitment set to be presented at COP29. The Kigali youth Declaration calls on various stakeholders to amplify the voice of the young people, address the pressing issues of climate change and youth…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an immediate and pressing reality. The world is on a trajectory that suggests we will exceed the critical 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement. This “climate overshoot” is poised to wreak havoc on global health, food security, and water access, disproportionately…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an immediate and pressing reality. The world is on a trajectory that suggests we will exceed the critical 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement. This “climate overshoot” is poised to wreak havoc on global health, food security, and water access, disproportionately…