Economy 31 May 2024

Developing the rice sector in Cameroon

The impact of climate change on agricultural production is becoming increasingly apparent, affecting almost all commodities. Rice is no exception, facing export restrictions from India and drought fears linked to El Niño in East Asia, leading to record-high prices. Despite this inflation, countries like Cameroon are still compelled to import rice to satisfy growing demand. Recently, local producers have started to develop a domestic industry.

Economy 28 May 2024

Coumba Dieng Sow, Senegalese agro-economist, FAO Representative in Rwanda

To explore the connections between food shortages and socio-political unrest, as well as strategies for increasing production, our journalist Alexandra Vépierre interviewed Coumba Dieng Sow, a Senegalese agro-economist and the FAO Representative and Country Director in Rwanda, in Kigali. *FAO : Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations

Diaspora 24 May 2024

John Diemé, a talented young Franco-Senegalese entrepreneur

He has a fascinating and socially committed entrepreneurial story. Originally from the Franco-Senegalese diaspora, this forward-thinking entrepreneur is not afraid to take risks. He has imported a trend straight from the United States to France, adapting it to his dual Franco-Senegalese culture.

Tech 22 May 2024

Gajo Livestock: a digital revolution for farming in Africa

Let's embark on a journey at the heart of livestock farming in Africa, guided by the inspiration and determination of NGASSA FOTSO. His innovative vision has come to life in Gajo Livestock, a revolutionary application that is transforming the livestock industry in Cameroon and beyond. In this adventure where technology meets tradition, he is also opening up new avenues for livestock farmers and pushing them towards a promising future for African agriculture.

Economy 17 May 2024

DRC: fighting customs fraud

Since 2019, several ECOWAS countries have adopted an interconnected system, SIGMAT, aiming to facilitate goods transportation while combating fraud. Last year, Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali joined, following Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, and Togo. The main challenge now is to raise awareness in other African regions. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities are actively fighting fraud. Daniel Michombero, our correspondent, visited North Kivu, a key contributor to the state budget, to interview economic stakeholders.

Economy 15 May 2024

Abderrahmane Berthé talks about the African airline industry

Abderrahmane Berthé, Secretary General of AFRAA (the Association of African Airlines), provided insights into the state of the African airline sector. He emphasized the ambitious goal of establishing a unified African air transport market (SAATM) and highlighted the significant challenges facing the industry. What advantages will this unified market offer to airlines and, crucially, to their passengers?

Culture 10 May 2024

Chidi Tsosheletso – South African poet, writer and researcher

Her research interests lie in indigenous languages and their role in representing and constructing social meaning around various societal issues. Additionally, she is a bilingual poet and writer proficient in both Sepedi and English. Chidi earned her Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Rhodes University in 2020, specialising in Sepedi poetry.

Society 7 May 2024

School cafeterias in Benin

In Benin, school cafeterias do more than just serve food—they also help students thrive academically. Since they were introduced in 2017, there's been a big change: classrooms are no longer empty in the afternoons, as students stay for meals and continued learning. The cafeteria has become essential for education, allowing for longer learning hours and creating a conducive environment for children's growth.

Economy 3 May 2024

A summit for the cocoa sector in crisis

The international cocoa conference in Brussels from April 21 to 24, 2024, occurred in a complex context marked by a significant production deficit caused by unfavourable weather conditions and the spread of cocoa tree brown rot. The strong demand from chocolate manufacturers has led to an increase in future prices. This situation presents challenges and opportunities for Africa, which accounts for 50% of the global market thanks to key producers such as Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.