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By Earth Focus Network News “Off-grid solar has become one of the fastest-growing routes to electricity access, reaching hundreds of millions of households and enterprises where grid access remains slow, unreliable, or uneconomic.” — GOGLA Annual General Meeting 2026 Report A Defining Moment for Energy Access Rwanda is set to host one of the world’s most…
By Earth Focus Network News “The task for us is to build credible partnerships that connect capital to these opportunities and ensure that value is shared fairly across the system, especially with smallholder farmers.” — Justin Nsengiyumva, Rwandan Prime Minister, at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 The Changing Landscape of Africa’s Food Systems Africa stands…
By Earth Focus Network News “Building on the success of our recent school gardening projects, we are excited to explore egg hubs as a way to provide sustainable, protein-rich food for school meals. The engagement with ProVeg Nigeria has shown us that this is not only possible—it is essential. We invite ProVeg International to collaborate…
By Earth Focus Network News “With bundled resources, shared know-how, and joint networks, we can better solve the urgent problems of our time and anchor success sustainably.” — develoPPP Programme, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) A powerful funding opportunity is now open for companies ready to scale sustainable business solutions, strengthen…
Kigali, Rwanda – Africa stands at a defining moment in its economic transformation. With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, expanding digital economies, and the opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the continent has the potential to become one of the world’s leading engines of growth. The Innovate Africa Conference 2026, taking…
Kigali, Rwanda | August 31 – September 4, 2026 What a week! The Earth Focus Network team had the privilege of attending the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 in Kigali—the continent’s premier gathering on agriculture and food systems transformation. With over 5,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, the energy and commitment to action were truly inspiring….
Kigali, Rwanda—Access to climate adaptation finance remains one of the most persistent barriers for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa. Despite the continent’s vast agricultural potential and growing recognition of climate risks, available capital consistently fails to reach those who need it most—leaving millions of farming families exposed to the escalating impacts of drought,…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 officially opened on Monday, 31 August 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together over 5,000 delegates from across the continent and beyond. Under the theme “Investing in Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” the forum marks a historic double milestone: 20 years since the founding vision of…
Kinigi, Rwanda—Thousands gathered at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, 4 September 2026, for the 21st Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, a celebration of life, conservation, and community that has become one of Rwanda’s most cherished traditions. The event, held under the theme “Conservation is Life: Sustaining the Future,” saw 22 baby mountain gorillas given…
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda is looking to use artificial intelligence to make farming more productive, with early testing of AI-powered crop planning and fertilizer advisory tools pointing to potential yield gains of about 20 percent. The emerging technology push is part of a wider government effort to use AI to extend agricultural expertise to millions of farmers,…
