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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….
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has launched the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address some of Africa’s most pressing agricultural and climate challenges. Under the theme “From Ideation to…
The 3rd Edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, jointly organized by Smart Africa and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is now open for applications. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions to address climate and agricultural challenges across the continent, with this year’s theme, “From Ideation to Deployment,” emphasizing the transition from concepts to practical, scalable…
The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) provides an important financing avenue for agribusinesses and financial institutions working to strengthen African agricultural value chains. Established in 2011 by KfW with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Deutsche Bank, the fund has deployed over USD 550 million in investment capital across the…
