The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) capped a significant presence at the inaugural CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CGIAR, aimed at accelerating agricultural innovation and delivery across Africa. The partnership was announced during the CGIAR Science Week, held from April 7 to 12, 2025, where AGRA played a central role. AGRA President Alice Ruhweza was among the event’s high-level speakers, underscoring the organization’s commitment to leveraging science and scalable technologies to transform food systems for smallholder farmers. The newly signed MoU formalizes AGRA and CGIAR’s shared vision…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA) has reacted to the recent call by the Global Action Against Incinerator Alliance (GAIA) Africa for the ban on unusable secondhand clothes in Africa. ASHENEWS, on March 31, 2025, published GAIA Africa’s request for the ban, citing environmental issues as its reason. GAIA, in a statement by its Communications Coordinator, Carissa Marnce to mark the 2025 Zero Waste Day in Lagos. had claimed that Kantamant Market in Ghana has become a hub for secondhand clothing, where approximately 15 million items are imported each year, commonly referred to as “Obroni Wawu” or “dead white…
Peanuts, otherwise known as groundnuts, aren’t just a tasty, protein-rich snack—they’re also an easy crop to grow at home. Packed with healthy fats and essential nutrients, peanuts make a nutritious addition to any diet. But what if you don’t have garden space? The answer: grow them in old tires! This innovative method is simple, eco-friendly, and ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or compact backyards. If you’d discovered this earlier, you could’ve saved money on store-bought peanuts and enjoyed a fresh, organic harvest from your own home. Let’s walk through the step-by-step process and explore why this method is…
A groundbreaking urban project is taking shape in Burkina Faso, aiming to transform the country’s cityscape and set a new standard for modern African living. Traoré City, a visionary initiative championed by President Ibrahim Traoré, promises to combine comfort, innovation, and sustainability in a single, futuristic city. The ambitious development will feature 1,000 modern villas and a cutting-edge metro system designed to ease urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion. Far from being just a real estate venture, Traoré City represents a bold step toward socioeconomic progress and intergenerational prosperity. https://youtu.be/diY9QI4QHk8?si=376vjsQvvLgOWDV5 “This is more than a housing project; it is a…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, marking a symbolic end to a pandemic that claimed nearly seven million lives and disrupted the world for over three years. “It’s with great hope that I declare COVID-19 over as a global health emergency,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “But that does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.” The decision follows a meeting of WHO’s expert committee on Thursday, which recommended lifting the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) designation—the organization’s highest level of alert.…
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has once again emerged as the richest Black person in the world, topping Forbes’ 2025 list of Black billionaires with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion. Dangote, founder of Dangote Group, maintains his long-held position thanks to his vast empire spanning cement, sugar, and recently, oil refining. Following Dangote on the prestigious list is American tech mogul David Steward, founder of IT services firm World Wide Technology, with a fortune of $11.4 billion. Private equity investor Robert F. Smith comes in third at $10.8 billion, while Palantir CEO Alexander Karp is listed fourth with $8.4…
The President of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), Steve Werblow, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Liberia as a special guest of the Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network (LAEJN). The landmark visit, marked by high-level engagements and capacity-building sessions, ended with a compelling call to action: Liberian journalists must take the lead in transforming agriculture through accurate, impactful, and solutions-driven reporting. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between agricultural journalists in Liberia and their global counterparts, promote dialogue on pressing agricultural issues, and highlight the vital role of journalism in achieving food security and sustainable development.…
When the BMW i3 first rolled off the production line in 2013, it didn’t just signal a shift in automotive technology—it was a softly spoken revolution. In a world still addicted to fossil fuels, the i3 wasn’t trying to roar like a sports car or dominate like an SUV. Instead, it whispered a new kind of promise: that sustainability and soul could coexist. The design: A glimpse of tomorrow The i3’s design was like nothing the world had seen from BMW—a marque known for muscular sedans and performance coupes. With its tall stance, short overhangs, and suicide doors, the i3…
I recently saw a woman with goiter condition, and thought to talk about it. What is goiter? A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck. The thyroid is in charge of body metabolism, regulation of temperature, mood and digestion. It does this by releasing two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine. What causes it? The most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency, affecting an estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide. Iodine is an essential nutrient used to produce thyroid hormones, and it must be gotten externally. Other causes include;…
There are so many myths about ovulation that can confuse people trying to conceive, or avoid pregnancy. MYTH: Ovulation always happens on day 14. FACT: Many believe it happens on the 14th day of a 28-day cycle, but cycles vary from person to person. There are who women ovulate earlier or later depending on their cycle length, stress levels, health, and hormonal balance Tracking it through body signs or tests is more accurate than relying on the “day 14” rule. MYTH: If you have regular periods, you must be ovulating. FACT: Having regular periods does not always mean you are…