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From 20–24 July 2026, the 30th Session of the FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG) convened at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, bringing together global leaders to chart a path toward more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. A Critical Moment for Global Agriculture In the face of global crises affecting agriculture and food security, delegates reaffirmed their…
đź“… 4th – 7th November 2026 | đź“Ť Kampala, Uganda Africa’s organic and regenerative agriculture sector is taking a major step forward this November. The 5th National Organic Week Uganda 2026 and the 1st Organic and Nature Expo Africa 2026 are coming together as flagship events celebrating the growth and impact of the continent’s organic and natural products sector . 🌱 About…
From 17 to 21 August 2026, the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda will host a landmark gathering that embodies the very spirit of collective action. The Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026 is not just another conference — it’s a decisive moment to move Africa from commitments to delivery on water and sanitation. A Turning Point for Africa’s…
Kigali, Rwanda – Visitor registration has officially opened for VIV Africa 2026, inviting livestock, feed, and agribusiness professionals to secure free entry for the region’s premier animal protein industry exhibition. The event is scheduled for October 7–8, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, with a paid Leadership Conference taking place one day prior on October 6 ….
As global carbon markets shift decisively from rule-setting to real transactions, one question looms large: Can Africa bring forward credible projects, enabling frameworks, and market infrastructure to transact at scale? The Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) 2026 is designed to answer that question with a resounding yes. Taking place from 13–15 October 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre, CMAS 2026…
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 is building momentum with a compelling webinar that puts gender equality front and center. On July 28, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM (EAT), the “Women in Food Systems: Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” webinar will tackle one of the most critical questions facing African agriculture: how to move beyond inclusion…
KIGALI, Rwanda – In the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) signed a EUR 30 million financing agreement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy’s national development institution, to fast-track green investments and boost climate resilience in Rwanda. The relationship supports the expanding collaboration between Rwanda…
KIGALI, Rwanda: The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has signed an investment agreement with ALCB Fund, which is managed by Cygnum Capital, and has reopened its second sustainability-linked bond issuance in Rwandan francs for about USD 11 million. during Africa CEO Forum 2026. The deal is a significant milestone for Rwanda’s capital markets. This is…
KIGALI, Rwanda – The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have reiterated their commitment to exploring more opportunities for cooperation in inclusive and sustainable economic development in Rwanda and across the African continent. The pledge was made during a high-level conference convened by BRD in Kigali,…
KIGALI, Rwanda – UNICEF and the Equity Group Foundation today signed a Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali 2026 to improve opportunities for young people across Africa. The MOU, which formalizes the ongoing relationship and shared commitment, will focus heavily on teenage girls and young women to develop…
