United Cities and Local Governments-Africa (UCLG–A) announces the winners of the first ever “African Mayor Awards” in Luanda, Angola LUANDA, Angola, May 5, 2015/— The winners of the inaugural 2015 “José Eduardo dos Santos African Mayor Awards” were announced last week during a gala dinner in Luanda, Angola. These awards acknowledge the leadership and contribution made by Mayors of large,…

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First-ever Aviation Africa to bring together world’s leading airlines, ministers and authorities including IATA, Rwandair, CAA Ghana, to discuss untapped market’s significant opportunities DUBAI, UAE, May 4, 2015/ — Aviation Africa 2015 which opens on 10th May at Le Meridien Hotel, Dubai will underscore the immense potential of the African aviation market. The two-day event, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin…

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New agreement signed to boost the cooperation DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania. 30 April 2015 –The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Thursday Evening, 30th April 2015  signed a new agreement that will see Tanzanian smallholder farmers benefit from initiatives geared towards making their farming more profitable. The new…

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Government, private sector, mobile operators and development organizations convene to establish a plan for the future LILONGWE, Malawi, April 30, 2015 Today, Malawi took a significant step towards creating a digital payment ecosystem in order to address poverty and drive inclusive growth. An event organized by the Government of Malawi with the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Better…

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Songea, 30th April 2015/- Songea District Commissioner Prof. Norman Sigalla has urged farmers in Ruvuma Region to consider adopting the new grains storage technology being promoted by Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), as it is chemical free and economical. Speaking on Tuesday, at the launch event of the new technologies at National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) grounds…

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The regional stock exchange for the eight countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and many West-African companies have met investors from the London Stock Exchange LONDON, United-Kingdom, April 29, 2015/ — On the occasion of the second edition of the BRVM Investment days, the regional stock exchange for the eight countries of the West African…

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National Food Reserve Agency seeks to adopt AGRA supported grain storage technology Dodoma: The initial results of testing of new grain storage technology by the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) in Dodoma has proved a success, which could pave way for mass adoptions in future. On Thursday, nearly 100 representatives from farmer organizations gathered at NFRA site in Dodoma…

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First research report on evidence-based climate change affecting Arabica coffee growing areas calls for immediate action Ibadan, Nigeria – The first on-the-ground evidence that climate change is already having an impact on the Arabica coffee sector in the East African Highlands region is shown in a study called “Coffea arabica yields decline in Tanzania due to climate change: Global…

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The Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector signed an agreement to setup Sukuk Program ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, April 23, 2015/ — H.E. The Minister to the Prime Minister in charge of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Madame Nialé KABA and the CEO of…

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Experts to table challenges and discuss innovative solutions − smallholder farmers across Africa to maximize potential for improved livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya (23 April, 2015) — Key Stakeholders in the agriculture value chain, particularly smallholder farmers, stand to benefit from outcomes of a workshop on agricultural extension and advisory services organized by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa…

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