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CGIAR Appoints Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn as First-Ever Board Chair

In a landmark decision for global agricultural research, CGIAR has appointed former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn Boshe as the first Chair of its Board. The appointment marks a new era for the world's largest agricultural research partnership as it intensifies efforts to combat hunger, climate change, and food insecurity through science and innovation.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Agriculture

India Unveils National Digital Agriculture Mission to Accelerate AI-Powered Farming

The Government of India has accelerated the rollout of its Digital Agriculture Mission, expanding the use of artificial intelligence, drones, satellite technology, and digital farmer identities to improve productivity, reduce farming costs, and strengthen food security. The initiative is one of the country's largest agricultural modernization programs and is expected to benefit millions of farmers

1 min read · 1 Aug

Agriculture

Russia Warns Black Sea Grain Export Disruptions Could Trigger Global Food Crisis

Russia's leading grain exporters have warned that continued attacks on Black Sea grain ports and shipping routes could severely disrupt global grain exports, driving up food prices and increasing the risk of food shortages in countries across Africa and the Middle East. The warning comes as the Black Sea remains one of the world's most important agricultural export corridors.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Agriculture

United States Invests $25 Million in New Sterile Fly Facility to Protect Agriculture from Livestock Pest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $25 million investment to build a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona, aimed at preventing the spread of the New World screwworm, one of the most destructive livestock pests. The project is expected to strengthen animal health, protect the livestock industry, and improve agricultural biosecurity across North America.

2 min read · 1 Aug

Agriculture

United States Expands 'Product of USA' Label Program to Strengthen Domestic Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that six additional meat and poultry companies have adopted the "Product of USA" label, expanding a national initiative designed to help consumers identify food products that are born, raised, harvested, and processed in the United States. Officials say the program strengthens domestic agriculture, supports American farmers and ranchers, and increases transparency in food labeling.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Agriculture

United States Launches $500 Million Program to Expand Fertilizer Production and Strengthen Food Security

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program, a major initiative aimed at increasing domestic fertilizer production, strengthening agricultural supply chains, and reducing costs for farmers. The program is expected to improve food security by making fertilizer more affordable and readily available.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

United Kingdom Launches Major Education Reform Giving 14-Year-Olds Access to Technical Career Pathways

The United Kingdom has unveiled one of its biggest education reforms in years, introducing new technical education pathways that will allow 14-year-old students to begin career-focused learning while still in school. The government says the initiative is designed to place technical education on an equal footing with traditional academic studies and better prepare young people for skilled employment.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

Sierra Leone Introduces Unified Academic Calendar for All Universities in Major Higher Education Reform

The Government of Sierra Leone has approved a single national academic calendar for all public and private universities, marking one of the country's most significant higher education reforms in recent years. The new policy is designed to standardize teaching, examinations, admissions, and graduation schedules across every university to improve planning, accountability, and educational quality.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

South Africa Expands Student Housing Initiative to Address University Accommodation Shortage

South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has announced further progress in its national student accommodation programme, aimed at tackling one of the country's biggest higher education challenges. The initiative seeks to increase the supply of safe, affordable student housing while improving living conditions for thousands of university and college students.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

Nigeria Extends National Textbook Evaluation Deadline to Improve Quality of Learning Materials

Nigeria's Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has announced a final extension of the deadline for submitting textbooks and instructional materials for the 2026 Phase I national assessment and ranking exercise. The move gives publishers, authors, and educational institutions additional time to submit learning materials for official quality evaluation before they can be recommended for use in schools.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

Kenya Announces Grade 10 School Selection Timeline Under Landmark Education Reform

Kenya's Ministry of Education has officially announced the timeline for the Grade 10 school selection process, marking a major milestone in the country's competency-based education reforms. Beginning 24 August 2026, Grade 9 learners will choose their preferred senior schools, career pathways, and subject combinations ahead of their transition to senior secondary education in 2027.

1 min read · 1 Aug

Education

University of Delhi Opens Admissions for New Integrated Teacher Education Programme

The University of Delhi (DU) has officially opened admissions for its Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The four-year undergraduate programme is designed to prepare a new generation of teachers through a modern curriculum that combines subject knowledge with professional teacher training from the start of university education.

1 min read · 1 Aug