Special Feature
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An Initiative In NENA Seeks To Bring Small Farmers Back To The Heart Of Rural Growth And Development
Aug 5, 2015In the Near East and North Africa region (NENA), more than 80% of agricultural production is provided by the small-scale agriculture. Small farmers, especially women and young people, are a vital element to reducing poverty and... -
Photo Story: What Is Your Hustle?
Aug 4, 2015On Sunday, I heard a story about a man who used to sell women-accessories on the street of Lagos. He hustled so hard for about four years before he stumbled on someone who loaned him one... -
Rural Reporters Weekly Top Pick: 5 Things You Missed
Aug 3, 2015Happy new month! Every week, Rural Reporters curates a report on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports included are some of our top picks of recent must-read research, interviews, reports, blogs and in-depth articles... -
Project To Promote Bean Production Launched In Zimbabwe
Jul 31, 2015By Wallace Mawire The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) has partnered with the government of Zimbabwe and other partners to promote bean production for food and nutrition security and incomes of smallholder farmers in... -
AFRICAN WOMEN DAY; CHECKING IN WITH YOUNG AFRICAN FEMINISTS
Jul 31, 2015Today being an African woman and especially a feminist means confronting dynamic realities. Africa like the rest of the world is at the verge of exciting discoveries in technologies, new frontiers in governance, democratization and economic... -
Rural Reporters Weekly Top Pick: 5 key Issues to Note
Jul 27, 2015Every week, Rural Reporters collates a report on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include are some of our top picks of recent must-read research, interviews, reports, blogs and in-depth articles to help... -
POTUS IN KENYA; #OBAMAINKENYA, WHAT TO SPEAK ABOUT IT
Jul 27, 2015The fever is over, POTUS came and left, a number of things stood out and various manifestations were seen. I will not attempt to summarize the proceedings but point out a few highlights. As a young... -
Nigeria: University Students Protest Death Of Colleague In Benin
Jul 26, 2015By V-six Ejechi A 200 level student of Philosophy of the university of Benin (UNIBEN), Rita Awele, was knocked down by a military moving vehicle on Sunday the 19th of July 2015 when she was... -
Nigeria: Community Cry Out Over 10years Abandoned Project In Benue State
Jul 26, 2015By Benjamin Idoko from Gboko Benue state, Nigeria. The people of Agedam and Genger communities in Gboko North-West constituency of Gboko LGA of Benue State are hoping for succor concerning an abandoned State project – Genger... -
Rural Africa Weekly Report: Top Five Trends
Jul 21, 2015Every week, Rural Reporters curates a report on development in rural Africa and its environs. The reports include are some of our top picks of recent must-read research, interviews, reports, blogs and in-depth articles to help you...