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AUC Commissioner Calls for the Mainstreaming of Foresight in Africa’s Food Systems and Policy Frameworks
Nairobi, Kenya – 10 December 2025 By Bridget Kakuwa, Benjamin Abugri & Molalet Tsedeke Africa has taken a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience and long-term sustainability of its agrifood systems with the official opening of the Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems in Nairobi. The high-level consultations convened policymakers, researchers, development partners, and practitioners from across the
African Union Launches Continental Foresight Consultations to Shape the Future of Agrifood Systems
By Benjamin Abugri & Bridget Kakuwa The Africa Continental Foresight Consultations for Resilient Agrifood Systems opened today in Nairobi with an atmosphere of optimism, urgency, and shared responsibility. Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC-DARBE) in partnership with FARA, CGIAR/ILRI, AUDA-NEPAD, and a wide network of foresight partners across Africa and the United Kingdom, the workshop marks the beginning of
World Soil Day 2025 – Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities: The Change Starts from You
By ‘Wole Fatunbi PhD 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
Shaping Africa’s Agrifood Future through Strategic Foresight
By Abdulrazak Ibrahim Africa’s agrifood systems are facing unprecedented complexity. From climate change and escalating nutrition challenges to supply-chain disruptions and demographic growth, the continent’s food systems are increasingly vulnerable. These intersecting pressures hinder our ability to achieve the ambitions of the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP), the African Union Agenda 2063, and the Sustainable Development Goals. At FARA,
How do we measure Soil health in Africa? Imperative for the implementation of the Soil Initiative for Africa
By Wole Fatunbi Another bold step was taken in translating the vision of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) and the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP) into measurable Action and Impact. A two-day expert group meeting was held at the International Convention Center, Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss and agree on the definition of Soil health in Africa
Brokering Partnerships with USA Land Grant Universities: a step to leverage advanced Science for implementing the Soil Initiative for Africa and AFSH-AP.
By ‘Wole Fatunbi Between October 13th to 15th 2025, the Africa Agricultural Research Innovation and Education Institutions (AARIEI), led by FARA, organized an engagement meeting with land-grant Universities in the USA to broker a partnership to support the implementation of the Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA). The three-day workshop was held at the Agronomy complex of the Kansas State University, Manhattan,
African Union Soil Observatory Project Officially Launched to Close Africa’s Soil Data Gaps for Sustainable Agriculture
By Benjamin Abugri, Richard Kombat & Shaquille Pennaneach Nairobi, Kenya — October 6, 2025 The African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) Project was officially launched today at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, in a high-level event bringing together African and European partners, policymakers, scientists, and development stakeholders. Running from October 6 to 8, 2025, the launch and inception meeting mark
8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit Opens in Accra, Ghana
30 September – 3 October 2025 | Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana by Benjamin Abugri & Shaquille Pennaneach The 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit (SPS8) has officially commenced in Accra, Ghana, marking the first time this prestigious global event is being hosted on the African continent. Convened by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Ghana, the Forum for Agricultural
Agroecology Transitions: Building Capacity for Africa’s Food Systems Transformation
Nairobi, Kenya – September 2025 From 8–13 September 2025, the Regional Multi-Actor Research Network (RMRN) Project, funded by the European Commission with technical support from the Joint Research Centre (JRC), organised a four-day hybrid (online and onsite) Agroecology co-learning workshop. The workshop, co-organised in collaboration with other projects of the Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (AE-TPP), brought together researchers, partners,
Unlocking Africa’s Agri-Food System Through Evidence-Based Policy Decisions
Africa’s agri-food systems stand at a critical crossroads. With a population projected to surpass 2.5 billion by the year 2050, the continent faces mounting pressure to ensure food and nutrition security, create jobs, and build climate-resilient economies. Yet, too often, agricultural policies are developed and implemented without sufficient evidence, leading to incoherent policies, inefficiencies, unintended consequences, and missed opportunities. The
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