Grants & FundingFebruary 2, 2026
Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge 2026 | $1M Available for Practical Agricultural Innovation
The Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge is offering...
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Mark Brian Semakula
As CEO of AAN and a frequent contributor to the platform, Mark Brian Semakula brings an insider's perspective on African innovation and business. His writing explores the intersection of technology, culture, and economic development, topics he navigates daily while building AAN. He believes the best leaders should also be active participants in the conversations shaping their industries.
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AAN UpdatesFebruary 1, 2026
Understanding the Africa Agricultural Network Mandate.
Africa’s agriculture doesn’t lack potential — it lacks access to...
AAN UpdatesJanuary 20, 2026
AgriPitch Africa: Giving African Agritech Founders the Stage They Deserve
African agritech founders are building solutions that tackle food...
AAN UpdatesJanuary 20, 2026
Women in Agriculture: Making Africa’s Unsung Sheroes Visible
Across Africa, millions of women are building farms, businesses, and...
AAN UpdatesJanuary 20, 2026
Africa Agricultural Network Launches Official WhatsApp Channel to Connect Africa’s Agri-Community in Real Time
AAN’s new WhatsApp Channel is your front-row seat to Africa’s agriculture,...
Special ReportJanuary 6, 2026
Aflatoxin Contamination, a Silent Threat Hampering Uganda’s Food Exports
Uganda boasts a rich agricultural sector that is not only crucial for...
AgtechNovember 7, 2023
Smart Kuku Proprietor Wins the 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge
Last week, Samuel Peter Okoci, a student at Mbarara University of Science...
Special ReportFebruary 6, 2022
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Impact of Climate Change on Animal Agriculture
In a groundbreaking study conducted by leading environmental scientists,...
AgribusinessFebruary 6, 2022
Gudie Leisure Farm Empowering & Creating Employment for the Youth through Agriprenuership.
Gudie Leisure Farm in Najjera, Uganda, is transforming youth lives through...
Research & InnovationFebruary 6, 2022
Vertical Farming, the Answer to Hunger Crisis
As the global population continues to grow rapidly, traditional...
