Agriculture can offer enormous opportunities for Gen-Z Africans today, writes @HMDessalegn, Former Prime Minister of #Ethiopia & @AGRA_Africa Board Chair, for @cnbcafrica. But this can only happen by creating systemic changes. At the upcoming #AFSForum2025 country leaders must

In East Africa, many small-scale women traders face challenges including limited access to finance, unreliable markets, and basic business tools. However, that’s beginning to change through digital innovations like #iSOKO, a platform developed by #TradeMarkAfrica with support

RT @TradeMarkAfrica: Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have taken steps towards improving cross-border trade reforms and efficiency after validating…

Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, in partnership with the African Union. Centered on “Green Talks and Green Actions,” the summit will promote Nature-Based Solutions as key to Africa’s climate strategy, with

Last week, we officially handed over the site for the construction of the climate-resilient and gender responsive Elegu Cross-Border Market. The event took place in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, in northern Uganda near the border with South Sudan. The market, funded by

As developing countries strive to implement @wto's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), the question of funding, how to mobilise it, how to target it & how to sustain it remains at the heart of national & international discourse. This issue took centre stage during a WTO training

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Ethiopia Cooperative Commission & @AGRA_Africa has launched a game-changing initiative to reform #Ethiopia massive cooperative sector (86K+ co-ops, 23.5M members, $414M+ assets). This partnership will unlock rural economic potential. #AGRAImpact #FoodSystems @HMDessalegn

Just back from a visit to Liberia with my Chair @HMDessalegn. The President is prioritising agriculture & food as his first priority. He has a very dedicated, smart and focused Minister, and Cabinet is ready to support. Also some good private actors to work with. Time to support!

Energy. Excitement. Colour. The #AFSFForum2025 launch in Dakar was nothing short of spectacular! It was a celebration of bold ideas, our youth, their innovation and great partnerships for Africa's food systems transformation. Here’s a glimpse of the vibe from the Grand

HAPPENING TODAY: The journey to #AFSForum2025 is on! From Dakar, we are setting the stage for Africa’s food future. Powered by innovation, bold ideas and the unstoppable energy of our youth, the transformation of Africa’s food systems is about to blow up. Follow us as we

While in Rwanda delivering lectures on development at African Leadership University , I was interviewed by @Le360_Afrique to share my reflections on the newly launched graduate school founded by the President of Rwanda @PaulKagame and the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia,

Le Président de l’Assemblée nationale, @elmaalignjaay , a reçu en audience, ce mercredi 7 mai, l’ancien Premier ministre éthiopien et Président de l’Alliance pour une Révolution Verte en Afrique (AGRA), @HMDessalegn . Cette rencontre s’inscrit dans le cadre des préparatifs du

AGRA’s first Board of Directors meeting in 2025, held alongside the #WBSpring meetings, marked a pivotal moment as the international framework for financing the sector is under strain.

Water, Energy, & Food: The Triple Solution to Africa’s Food Security Crisis Africa’s future depends on integrated systems that connect: ✅ Sustainable water management ✅ Renewable energy access ✅ Climate-smart agriculture Proud to work with partners like @SNV_Kenya , who are

I express my sincere gratitude to Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended during my official visit. Ethiopia and Vietnam share many commonalities — as developing nations with large, dynamic youth

Let's break the cycle of aid dependency! Africa needs to tap into its own potential for sustainable growth and development. #SDGs #ARFSD11 @HMDessalegn

The @CGIAR & #AGRA have signed a new MoU that aims to accelerate agricultural innovation & delivery across Africa, focusing on co-developing and scaling science-based solutions for smallholder farmers. #CGIARScienceWeek #FoodSystems Read More : https://t.co/E9t1AASLg7

[SPONSORED] Rwanda's mining industry has evolved from artisanal beginnings to become a leader among Africa's top producers of tungsten, tantalum, and tin. Learn how strategic investments and innovation drive its mineral success. Watch the repeat tomorrow at 17h30 CAT on #DSTV410.

H.E. @HMDessalegn calls for Africa to strengthen domestic capacity to close the gap in SDG progress. At #ARFSD11, he urged nations to shift from relying on external aid to fostering self-reliance and local innovation for sustainable development. #ARFSD11 #Agenda2030 #Agenda2063