[Nairobi, Kenya] – [6th February, 2025] – The Africa Food Prize (AFP) has announced the opening of nominations process for its 2025 award. This significant recognition celebrates exceptional individuals and institutions whose groundbreaking contributions are transforming the African food landscape, driving progress towards food security, and fostering sustainable agricultural development across the continent.
Kigali, Rwanda – 5th September 2024 Tinotenda Mhiko, CEO of the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) of Zimbabwe, has been named the winner of the 2024 Africa Food Prize, receiving a $100,000 award for his groundbreaking leadership and innovation in advancing food security through strategic irrigation initiatives, which is revolutionizing Zimbabwe’s food systems.
Nairobi, 12th February 2024… Africa Food Systems Prize opens nominations process for 2024 In recognition of the remarkable achievements and innovations within the African Food Systems sector, the prestigious Africa Read More
PABRA was chosen from a field of 598 nominees from 47 countries by a preeminent panel of judges with experience and leadership in Africa agriculture. Dar Es Salaam, 7th September Read More
2023 Nominations for Africa’s preeminent award for food security now open ADDIS ABABA, 17 February 2023 – Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Read More
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) was awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize, for developing 266 improved legume varieties. Collaborating with International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), ICRISAT produced almost half a million tons of seed for a range of legume crops
VEVEY, Switzerland: November 9, 2022 – Nestlé announced today that it is partnering with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate the transformation of food systems in Africa, as a Read More
Kigali: September 7, 2022 – Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was today announced the winner of the 2022 Africa Food Prize at the AGRF2022 Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The Africa Food Prize Read More
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