Agreements were signed between governments, international companies, development partners, and agricultural cooperatives, startups found buyers for their innovative solutions, prizes were also awarded to reward the most impactful initiatives... In short, AFS2024 will have kept its commitments by bringing together the various players in the agricultural sector in Africa, inviting them to exchange, establish partnerships and conclude agreements, particularly within the "deal room", an innovation of this edition.Bruce Mutangana, the young co-founder of Farmoja, came to pitch his solution at the Rwanda Pavilion, a space dedicated to promoting Made in Rwanda agricultural businesses. He was looking for ' partnerships and collaborations to increase our impact.' 'There are many sessions here that offer opportunities to learn what others are doing. It's possible that someone is working on something here and another person is already working on a similar project in another African country. I hope to have meaningful conversations and form valuable partnerships.'Source: Africa News Agency
General Birame Diop Assumes Leadership as New ECOWAS Commission President
Abuja: The ECOWAS Commission has officially welcomed General Birame Diop of Senegal as its new President during a formal ceremony held at its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The event marked the transition of leadership with the outgoing President, Dr…
September 2, 2026