Following a meeting with the President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio at the AU Summit in February 2020, President Akinwumi Adesina has made a visit to the country, from 11-13 March
Infrastructure
Dangote commences pre-testing of urea plant
Dangote Fertiliser Limited has started pre-testing of its US$2bn granulated urea fertiliser complex before inauguration
FAO to provide urgent support to flood victims in Rwanda
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the government of Rwanda, has launched a project to support farmers severely affected by last year’s floods in the Kirehe district
Digital ecosystems can improve quality of life in rural Africa
Creating a digital ecosystem in rural areas is crucial to provide access to essential utilities such as water and power to the people, thus improving the quality of life
Compostable cling film for fresh-food packaging from BASF and Fabbri Group
German chemical company BASF and Italy-based industrial manufacturer of machines and films for food packaging Fabbri Group have developed a sustainable solution for cling film used in fresh-food packaging