Nonprofit group driving agricultural reform in Africa since 2006
Across Africa, governments are prioritising domestic resources to fund infrastructure and social programmes, citing vast pension funds and private savings as untapped assets. Officials say aid reliance is declining, while long-term domestic capital will finance growth. The shift comes as aid falls and debt concerns rise.
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks after a decade of service as the charity undergoes a governance refresh. The move follows earlier revelations that rangers employed by African Parks committed human rights abuses in Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of the Congo. The duke remains a supporter of the charity’s mission as the Sussexes plan an extended stay in the UK.
Al Jazeera, All Africa and related outlets report on Africa’s food systems. A Green Revolution led by AGRA has coincided with a drop in millet production and land loss for traditional staples, while maize expansion grows. The Africa Food Systems Forum highlights calls for cheaper finance, irrigation, and women’s inclusion to shore up climate resilience and nutrition.