Two international soil health initiatives, the Africa Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) and the Mediterranean Soil Health initiative (SOILS4MED), have signed a letter of agreement to advance knowledge exchange on soil health indicators and soil information systems in support of food security and sustainable land management.

AUSO is focused on building a comprehensive soil observatory for Africa, and SOILS4MED is working to harmonise soil health monitoring across the Mediterranean region.

Recognising the pressing need for comprehensive soil data and capacity strengthening to support protecting, restoring, and improving soil health, sustainable land management, and climate change adaptation, under the agreement, AUSO and SOILS4MED will exchange information and knowledge on soil health monitoring and indicator development, and collaborate on capacity strengthening activities and stakeholder engagement. The partnership aims to strengthen soil health monitoring and sustainable land management across both regions, with a particular focus on North Africa as a shared geographic interest.

Media contacts

AUSO – Africa Union Soil Observatory: Benjamin Abugri, Knowledge Management, Digitalisation & Learning Cluster Lead, babugri@faraafrica.org

SOILS4MED – Mediterranean Soil Health Initiative: Zucca Claudio, clzucca@uniss.it

About AUSO

The African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) aims to establish a comprehensive soil information system for Africa to support the management of African soils. AUSO is being developed under the leadership of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), with support from the EU Horizon programme and in collaboration with 23 consortium partners.

About SOILS4MED

SOILS4MED aims to engage a broad platform of Mediterranean scientists and stakeholders in co-designing scientifically sound, policy-relevant soil health indicator sets and harmonised monitoring strategies across the Mediterranean, with a particular focus on non-EU countries, as an enabling condition for Sustainable Soil Water Management and for the protection, restoration, and improvement of soil health and land conditions in the region. SOILS4MED is being developed under the leadership of the University of Sassari (UNISS), funded by the European Union, European Commission – EU-EC, and in collaboration with 14 consortium partners.

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The Executive Director, Dr Aggrey Agumya and Management of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) congratulate Dr. Patrick Ketiem on his appointment as the Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), effective from 19th January 2026.

KALRO serves as FARA’s national partner and point of entry in Kenya, playing a strategic role in advancing continental and national agricultural research, innovation, and policy processes. Dr Ketiem’s appointment marks an important milestone in strengthening institutional leadership and continuity within Kenya’s national agricultural research system.

Dr. Ketiem succeeds Dr. Eliud Kireger, who concludes an outstanding 11-year tenure marked by transformative leadership, institutional strengthening, and expanded national and international research partnerships. Under Dr. Kireger’s stewardship, KALRO significantly enhanced its research systems, innovation pipeline, and contribution to food security and agricultural development. The organization extends its deep appreciation for his exemplary service and lasting legacy.

Current KALRO Management Leadership

Dr. Alice Murage (left), Dr. Patrick Ketiem (center), Dr. Evans Ilatsia (right)

• Director General – Dr Patrick Ketiem
• Deputy Director General – Crops: Dr Alice Murage
• Deputy Director General – Livestock: Dr Evans Ilatsia

The KALRO management team operates under the leadership of the Board of Directors, chaired by Dr Thuo Mathenge.

Dr. Ketiem is a highly accomplished scientist, agricultural engineer, and research leader with over 24 years of experience in agricultural research, innovation, and public service. He has held senior leadership roles within KALRO, most recently serving as Institute Director, Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute (AMRI) and Chief Principal Research Scientist. His professional expertise spans agricultural mechanization, climate change adaptation and mitigation, post-harvest management, agro-processing, and environmental sustainability.

FARA looks forward to deepening its collaboration with KALRO under Dr Ketiem’s leadership, especially in advancing regional priorities aligned with the CAADP framework, regional research collaborations through ASARECA, and knowledge-based agricultural transformation across Africa.

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The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) and Farrelly & Mitchell today held a high-level strategic meeting at the FARA Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, to advance discussions on a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at jointly mobilising resources to technically advance projects that address high-priority challenges and opportunities with a special focus on the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs) Programme.

The meeting brought together Dr. Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of FARA, Mr. Malachy Mitchell, Co-founder and Managing Director of Farrelly & Mitchell, and Mr. Stephen Awuah the Regional Director of Farrelly & Mitchell in West Africa. They exchanged views on the strategic, technical, and financial contours of the proposed cooperation.

Responding to a Critical Project Preparation Challenge

The CAAPs Programme, endorsed by the African Union, is a flagship initiative designed to accelerate agro-industrial transformation through integrated, corridor-based agro-parks linking agricultural production zones with processing, energy, logistics, and regional markets under the AfCFTA framework.  By advancing bankable agro-industrial corridors, CAAPs aim to reduce Africa’s food import dependence, create decent jobs—particularly for youth and women—and strengthen intra-African trade.

While eleven priority CAAPs corridors have been identified across Africa, the CAAPs Secretariat—hosted by FARA—faces significant upstream constraints, particularly the limited availability of grant and concessional resources required to finance robust prefeasibility and feasibility studies. These studies are indispensable to translate political commitment into technically sound, investment-ready projects that meet international environmental, social, governance, and bankability standards.

Against this backdrop, both leaders recognised the urgency of strengthening structured partnerships capable of bridging the gap between strategic vision and implementable investments.

A Strategic Framework for Resource Mobilisation

The envisaged MoU between FARA and Farrelly & Mitchell will establish a strategic partnership framework to jointly engage development finance institutions, foundations, climate funds, private equity funds, and advisory platforms. The cooperation will focus on mobilising technical assistance, grant funding, and blended-finance instruments to support CAAPs prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and subsequently investment into CAAPs projects.

Farrelly & Mitchell brings experience in structuring and coordinating development finance and advisory engagements with international partners, while FARA provides continental policy anchoring, and coordination with African Union institutions, Regional Economic Communities, Member States and coordination bodies of agri-food system stakeholders e.g. research and innovation, extension, farmers, agribusiness.

The Parties confirmed their joint commitment to finalise the MoU and commence coordinated outreach to prospective funders in early 2026.

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In this strategic role, Dr Covic will support the CGIAR Continental Champion for Africa — a rotational role currently held by Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) — in advancing CGIAR’s mission to deliver science and innovation that transform food, land, and water systems across Africa.

Strengthening CGIAR’s engagement in Africa

The CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa has been established to strengthen coordination and coherence across CGIAR Centers, regional partners, and continental institutions. Based in Addis Ababa, the Office will deepen CGIAR’s engagement with the African Union (AU), FARA, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Sub-Regional Research Organizations (SROs), and national governments, ensuring that CGIAR’s science responds directly to Africa’s priorities and policy agendas, including AU Agenda 2063, the CAADP framework, and the CAADP Kampala Declaration.

Role and responsibilities

As Head of the CGIAR Liaison Office for Africa, Dr Covic will:

• Support the CGIAR Continental Champion in representing and advancing CGIAR’s mission across Africa;
• Coordinate CGIAR’s engagement with continental and regional institutions to ensure coherent, timely, and strategic interaction;
• Facilitate the development of a demand-driven continental research and innovation portfolio aligned with African priorities;
• Strengthen partnerships with national governments, regional bodies, and development partners;
• Enhance the visibility and communication of CGIAR’s contributions to transforming Africa’s food, land, and water systems.

A seasoned leader for Africa’s food systems

Dr Covic brings a distinguished record of leadership in nutrition, food systems innovation, and policy engagement across Africa. She has previously served as CGIAR Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, held senior scientific and leadership positions at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and played leading roles in shaping African food and nutrition policy dialogues with the African Union and other continental institutions, linking science, policy, and implementation.

Transitional arrangements

In addition to her System-level responsibilities, Dr Covic will, during the transition period (January-June 2026), continue to serve as the ILRI Director General’s representative in Ethiopia, to ensure continuity while ILRI completes the recruitment of her successor.

Looking ahead

This appointment reflects CGIAR’s renewed commitment to strong partnerships, African leadership, and transformative impact, in line with its evolving System-wide integration and partnership model. Working closely with African institutions and partners, CGIAR will continue to strengthen its collaborative approach to advancing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems across the continent.

For more information on Dr Namukolo Covic
ILRI profile: https://www.ilri.org/people/namukolo-covic
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namukolo-covic-070841189
X: https://www.twitter.com/namukoloc

source: https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/dr-namukolo-covic-leads-cgiars-liaison-office-africa 

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Ag. Director of Research and Innovation, FARA

 “The world is nothing but change; our life is only perception.” — Marcus Aurelius

This timeless wisdom is fitting for World Soil Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” As Africa’s cities expand and evolve, it becomes increasingly clear that their sustainability depends on an often-overlooked foundation: the health of the soil beneath and around them. Soils are living systems that deliver essential ecological services, attenuating atmospheric toxins, degrading biotic and abiotic wastes, purifying water, cycling nutrients, storing carbon, and moderating temperature. Without healthy soils, urban environments lose their resilience, becoming vulnerable to flooding, pollution, food insecurity, and biodiversity collapse.

Africa’s urban growth is occurring across landscapes already burdened with high levels of degradation. Current assessments show that as much as 65% of the continent’s productive land is degraded, while about 45% faces risks of desertification. These trends weaken the soil’s ability to regulate water, sustain vegetation, maintain fertility, and support the peri-urban agriculture that feeds millions. Even more concerning is the accelerating pace of decline.  Over the past two decades, the proportion of degraded land in Sub-Saharan Africa has nearly doubled, rising from 7.1% to 14.5%, a rate faster than the global average and indicative of mounting pressures on ecosystems.

Urban pollution further complicates this picture. The soils in many African cities now serve as sinks for heavy metals, hydrocarbons, microplastics, and industrial wastes. Research reveals that peri-urban farmlands around some cities in Africa contain multiple heavy metals that exceed permissible limits for food-producing soils. In others, wastewater-irrigated fields exhibit zinc concentrations that surpass WHO thresholds. Such pollution poses direct threats to “life on land,” undermining plant health, degrading microbial ecosystems, and exposing urban populations, especially those reliant on city-grown vegetables, to serious health risks.

These ecological failures translate into significant economic losses.  In Africa, soil degradation contributes to an estimated 3% annual loss of agricultural GDP, draining resources that countries urgently need for infrastructure, climate adaptation, and urban development. This economic argument reinforces a simple truth: healthy soils are not an environmental luxury but a core asset for national stability and urban prosperity.

At the same time, urban and peri-urban agriculture remain a vital lifeline for African cities. Studies show that these systems supply up to 40% of cassava, 80% of poultry products, 90% of lettuce, and an astonishing 95% of fresh milk in some rapidly growing cities. When soils in these zones degrade or become contaminated, the nutritional well-being of urban households is directly jeopardized. This linkage between soil health and urban food systems underscores the urgency of coordinated action.

Aligning with the African Union Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA), several key interventions stand out. The first is the placement of real economic value on topsoil. Construction activities often remove fertile topsoil that is treated as waste, yet this material could be redeployed to restore degraded farmland, support urban greening or rehabilitate peri-urban vegetable corridors. Recovering and reusing topsoil should become standard practice in African cities. Equally important is the institutionalization of soil monitoring within urban planning. Soil assessments, contamination checks, and digital soil maps should guide city design decisions and building approvals. Nature-based solutions such as urban forests, permeable pavements, rain gardens, bioswales, and green corridors can help restore soil function while improving urban microclimates. Investments in digital soil advisory services, driven by partnerships among FARA, AARiEIs, CGIAR centres, and the African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO), will provide the real-time data needed for informed decision-making. Public awareness must also deepen, ensuring that citizens, developers, and policymakers understand that soil is a living system whose health underpins urban resilience.

As we commemorate World Soil Day 2025, the message is clear: African cities can only be as healthy as the soils that support them. Safeguarding soil health through better policies, scientific innovation, responsible urban development, and recovery of topsoil is indispensable for building sustainable, vibrant, and equitable cities for future generations.

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The purpose of this agreement is to promote the sharing of scientific knowledge on soil management technologies for smallholder farmers in Africa and to disseminate and scale up these technologies among relevant stakeholders. Building on JIRCAS’s research achievements, the collaboration will support the formulation of recommendations for the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) led by FARA. Going forward, JIRCAS and FARA will advance joint research and knowledge-sharing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity, while facilitating the rapid delivery and practical implementation of research outcomes to farmers, researchers, and private sector actors under FARA’s leadership.

At the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, held in Nairobi, Kenya, in May 2024, the establishment of the SIA was officially declared, with FARA designated as the technical support organization to the African Union on the implementation of the actions. However, the dissemination of practical, science-based soil health technologies is ongoing . By leveraging over 50 years of accumulated expertise and technologies, JIRCAS aims to accelerate the dissemination and implementation of these practices through close collaboration with FARA.

This MOU marks an important step toward strengthening food security and contributing to economic development in Africa through sustainable agriculture. The partnership between JIRCAS and FARA is expected to make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of African agriculture.

source: JIRCAS

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We have identified an individual by the name Nwedu Abraham who is fraudulently presenting himself as a staff member of the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) across LinkedIn and other social media platforms. He falsely claims to hold the position of Sales Attendant at FARA.

We wish to firmly state that Nwedu Abraham is NOT a staff member of FARA, nor has he ever been employed by or affiliated with our organisation in any capacity.

He is suspected to be fronting as a FARA representative/staff, potentially to perpetrate fraud or mislead unsuspecting individuals and institutions. We strongly urge the public to be on high alert, and to avoid engaging or connecting with him.

Anyone who interacts with this individual, believing he represents FARA does so entirely at their own risk. He is NOT a FARA Staff.

To verify identities or report suspicious activity, please contact us directly:
Telephone:  +233 0302 744888
Email: info@faraafrica.org

At FARA, we remain committed to promoting agricultural research and development across Africa through the genuine efforts of our dedicated team and partners. Thank you for helping us uphold the credibility of our mission.

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To foster transdisciplinary exchange on sustainable land management, climate resilience, and agricultural innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, over 120 leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners will gather in Accra for the “Status Seminar 2025.” Hosted by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), and the Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn. This high-level event blends cutting-edge science with community-based innovation.

The seminar will spotlight four major regional research projects, including COINS, DecLaRe, Minodu, and InfoRange, as well as the cross-cutting support initiative INTERFACES, which links institutions across Germany and several African countries. These projects collaborate to address pressing challenges in agriculture and natural resource management through inclusive, evidence-based, and scalable solutions.

INTERFACES strengthens the projects’ effectiveness and visibility by supporting knowledge management, networking, science communication, social learning, capacity development, and policy engagement. The seminar will offer a platform to showcase research outcomes and foster dialogue among diverse stakeholders—from scientists to traditional authorities, from youth representatives to development partners.

Key themes of the 2025 edition include gender equity and intersectionality in sustainable land use, digital transformation in agriculture, and governance in fragile and contested regions. Participants will explore how collaborative knowledge development and innovation can bridge the gap between research and real-world impact, building stronger connections between Africa and Europe.

Highlights of the week-long program include a keynote address by Prof. Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (Ghana); a high-level panel on policy challenges in sustainable development; hands-on training workshops; and the launch of a new e-learning certificate.

A curated exhibition of posters and multimedia displays will showcase community perspectives and cross-national collaborations. Additionally, a field excursion will take participants to Dawhenya, where they will visit the Agri-Impact Greenhouses and facilities of the Ghana Irrigation Authority. These sites exemplify integrated approaches to youth employment, food production, and sustainable irrigation practices. The Ghana Irrigation Authority, in partnership with local and international stakeholders, supports farmers in producing and packaging crops like rice for domestic and export markets.

The opening ceremony on 3rd June will feature high-level dignitaries and institutional leaders, including representatives from:

• The Office of the Vice President of Ghana
• Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (MP), Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)
• Eric Opoku (MP), Minister for Food and Agriculture (TBC)
• Paul Bosu, Director-General of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
• Aggrey Agumya, Executive Director of FARA
• Stefan Müller, Head of Division, Future Provision – Fundamental and Sustainable Development Research, German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space.
• HE Daniel Krull, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

The conference will also host representatives from traditional institutions, youth and women’s groups, the German Embassy in Ghana, , and the media.

Project summaries

INTERFACES – Supporting Pathways to Sustainable Land Management in Africa

INTERFACES operates across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a strong focus on West Africa, enhancing the integration and outreach of regional initiatives in sustainable land management. The project facilitates inclusive dialogue on future visions and systemic change among scientists, policymakers, and community actors. By promoting co-learning, policy-relevant communication, and inclusive knowledge-sharing, INTERFACES helps bridge the gap between research and action. It also mainstreams sustainable land management concepts into academic programs in Africa and Germany, ensuring lasting impact. A commitment to gender responsiveness and social inclusion ensures that solutions equitably address the needs of diverse populations.

Key Contact:
Dr. Tina Beuchelt, University of Bonn – beuchelt@uni-bonn.de
Website: INTERFACES

COINS – Co-developing Innovations for Sustainable Land Management in West African Smallholder Farming Systems

COINS works to sustainably intensify agriculture in Northern Ghana and the Senegal River Valley without expanding cultivated land. The project co-develops efficient land management strategies by considering both biophysical and socio-economic contexts. Through landscape-based modelling and data science, it identifies and pilots viable agricultural innovations. Farmers, policymakers, and scientists collaborate in innovation labs to test and refine solutions, focusing on inclusive risk management and incentive systems. The initiative ultimately supports policy frameworks that enhance food security and environmental sustainability.

Key Contact:
Dr. Jonas Meier, DLR – Jonas.meier@dlr.de
Website: COINS

DecLaRe – Decision Support for Strengthening Land Resilience in the Face of Global Challenges

DecLaRe is strengthening land and livelihood resilience in the sub-humid savannahs of Northern Benin and Ghana. The project develops a decision support system that combines scientific modelling with local and indigenous knowledge. This system helps guide policies and practices that support sustainable crop and livestock production, improve food systems, and enhance climate resilience. By aligning innovation with local realities and ensuring accessibility, DecLaRe fosters collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and the private sector.

Key Contact:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Buerkert, University of Kassel – buerkert@uni-kassel.de
Website: DecLaRe

InfoRange – Increasing Efficiency in Rangeland-Based Livestock Systems through Co-designed Digital Technologies

InfoRange leverages digital innovation to enhance rangeland management and livestock health in Kenya and Namibia. Working closely with pastoralist communities, veterinarians, and local authorities, the project co-designs mobile tools for pasture and veterinary management. These tools combine local knowledge with remote sensing and real-time data, offering accessible and context-specific decision support. InfoRange prioritizes co-creation with end-users, gender inclusion, and the use of participatory methods to ensure solutions are responsive to community needs and scalable beyond the project’s lifespan.

Key Contact:
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann, DITSL – b.kaufmann@ditsl.org
Website: InfoRange

Minodu – Fostering Local Sustainable Development through Research and Technology

Minodu bridges the gap between research and practical land management in Togo by translating sustainability knowledge into accessible, user-friendly formats. It promotes inclusive dialogue with communities—especially women, youth, and digitally marginalized groups—to co-develop locally relevant solutions on climate change, water management, and land restoration. Through participatory approaches, Minodu empowers communities with knowledge, tools, and networks that drive context-specific actions and long-term sustainability.

Key Contact:
Carina Lange, DFKI – carina.lange@dfki.de
Website: Minodu

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Key Contact: babugri@faraafrica.org | Theodore.Asimeng@idos-research.de

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29th June, 2025

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors, comprising Finance and Economy Ministers or Central Bank Governors of the Bank Group’s 81 regional and non-regional member countries. The board is the highest decision-making authority for the Bank Group.

The results were announced by Nialé Kaba, Minister of Planning and Development for Côte d’Ivoire, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Bank Group.

The winning candidate is required to obtain at least 50.01% of both the regional and non-regional votes.

Tah brings over 35 years of experience in African and international finance. He served as president of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for 10 years from 2015, where he led a full transformation that quadrupled the Bank’s balance sheet, secured a AAA rating, and positioned it among the top-rated development banks focused on Africa.

Addressing the Bank Group’s governors and the media shortly after the announcement, Tah said, “Let’s go to work now, I’m ready!”

A former Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance of Mauritania, Tah has held senior roles in multilateral institutions and has led crisis response, financial reform, and innovative resource mobilization for Africa.

The Board of Governors Steering Committee received and approved a total of five candidates by the closing date of 31 January 2025. The list of candidates was officially announced on 21 February 2025.

The other candidates in the election were:

• Amadou Hott (Senegal)
• Samuel Maimbo (Zambia)
• Mahamat Abbas Tolli (Chad)
• Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala (South Africa)

Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second mandate of current President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.

The African Development Bank’s past heads since its inception in 1964 are:

• Mamoun Beheiry (Sudan), 1964-1970
• Abdelwahab Labidi (Tunisia), 1970-1976
• Kwame Donkor Fordwor (Ghana), 1976-1980
• Willa Mung’Omba (Zambia), 1980-1985
• Babacar N’diaye (Senegal), 1985-1995
• Omar Kabbaj (Morocco), 1995-2005
• Donald Kaberuka (Rwanda), 2005-2015
• Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (Nigeria), 2015-2025.

The election of a new president comes at a crucial time in the Bank Group’s six decades of existence. Africa has remained resilient despite climate shocks, economic disruption, and a shifting geopolitical landscape, but needs to move faster or risk falling behind on delivering on the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals, summed up in the Bank Group’s High 5’s.

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group are taking place from May 26 to 30 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire under the theme “Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development.”

The African Development Bank Group comprises three entities: the African Development Bank, the African Development Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund. Its shareholder countries include 54 African countries or regional member countries, and 27 non-African countries or non-regional member countries.

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