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Strategic news and economic outlook for the African continent

UM6P Supports African Ambitions

The 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will be held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 9th to 15th. On this occasion, Mohammed VI.

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When Trees Reach New Heights

Climate change continues to reshape our ecosystems. A study published in the journal Global Change Biology has shown that between 2000 and 2010, 70% of high-altitude forests have gained height,.

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Africa’s Dependence on Russo-Ukrainian Cereals

Already affected by the rise in cereal prices, Africa is also impacted by the non-renewal of the cereal trade agreement allowing the export of Ukrainian wheat via the Black Sea..

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East Africa severely affected by hunger

Out of the 783 million individuals who lack easy access to food, one-third are in Africa. The causes include exacerbated drought and the absence of agricultural resources and resilient food.

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Soybean Prevails over Cotton in Togo

Faced with uncertainties surrounding the cotton sector, many producers are turning to soybean cultivation. Cotton production has declined by 66% over the past five years, despite the revitalization efforts by.

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Rwanda Opens the Door to GMOs

African countries have been hesitant to authorize GMOs. However, Rwanda took a step forward by announcing on July 13th a draft law authorizing the genetically modified organisms, their importation, commercialization,.

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African Youth Summit on Biodiversity

The second edition of the African Youth Summit on Biodiversity (AYSB2023) will be held at the Dawliz Hotel in Rabat from September 19 to 21, 2023.The event is supported by.

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South Korea sponsors an African rice belt

In early July, African representatives traveled to Seoul to finalize the deployment arrangements for the K-Rice Belt program. This project, with a budget of $80 million, is expected to generate.

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The new roadmap for African agriculture

In 2014, African countries adopted the Malabo Declaration, named after the Guinean city where the meeting took place. This declaration applies to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and.

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The practice of permaculture in Tunisia

The expression and concept of “permaculture” originated in the 1970s, although the practice itself dates back much earlier. The principle is to maintain a living soil by promoting the presence.

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