Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support farmers across Africa, providing access to information on weather, crops and markets. But the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization says most smallholder farmers are still being left out because of poor connectivity, limited infrastructure and a lack of digital skills. Meshack Malo, the FAO's Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, told UN News's Feissal Kirwa that fewer than 10 percent of farmers currently benefit from digital agriculture services.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support farmers across Africa, providing access to information on weather, crops and markets. But the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization says most smallholder farmers are still being left out because of poor connectivity, limited infrastructure and a lack of digital skills. Meshack Malo, the FAO's Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, told UN News's Feissal Kirwa that fewer than 10 percent of farmers currently benefit from digital agriculture services.

Africa Rise & Shine

Rise & Shine

AI aids African farmers, but poor connectivity leaves most smallholders excluded from digital tools

 President Paul Kagame has again defended Rwanda's position on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, putting the FDLR at the centre of Kigali's security concerns. Speaking during a press conference in Kigali, Kagame also addressed Rwanda's strained relations with Burundi, responded to sanctions imposed by the United States, and criticised what he described as self-inflicted problems on the African continent. From Kigali Sylivanus Karemera reports..

&nbsp;President Paul Kagame has again defended Rwanda's position on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, putting the FDLR at the centre of Kigali's security concerns. Speaking during a press conference in Kigali, Kagame also addressed Rwanda's strained relations with Burundi, responded to sanctions imposed by the United States, and criticised what he described as self-inflicted problems on the African continent. From Kigali Sylivanus Karemera reports..

Kagame defends Rwanda's stance on DR Congo conflict, citing FDLR security concerns and US sanctions

Algeria and Mali are currently undergoing a diplomatic reset to repair relations after a severe almost two- year  conflict brought ties to an all-time low. The fallout  peaked in late 2023 when Mali's military junta abandoned the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord, accusing Algeria of political interference and sheltering rebels. Tensions culminated March last year when the Algerian military shot down a Malian military drone, leading to a complete rupture that included the withdrawal of ambassadors and airspace bans. Earlier this week, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, officially received Mali's Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Maïga. The high level meeting was to discuss finally mending relations between the two nations. We spoke to Abdelkader Abderrahmane, Consultant, specialised on the geopolitics of North Africa and the Sahel

Algeria and Mali are currently undergoing a diplomatic reset to repair relations after a severe almost two- year &nbsp;conflict brought ties to an all-time low. The fallout &nbsp;peaked in late 2023 when Mali's military junta abandoned the 2015 Algiers Peace Accord, accusing Algeria of political interference and sheltering rebels. Tensions culminated March last year when the Algerian military shot down a Malian military drone, leading to a complete rupture that included the withdrawal of ambassadors and airspace bans. Earlier this week, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, officially received Mali's Prime Minister, Abdoulaye Ma&iuml;ga. The high level meeting was to discuss finally mending relations between the two nations. We spoke to Abdelkader Abderrahmane, Consultant, specialised on the geopolitics of North Africa and the Sahel

Algeria and Mali seek to mend ties after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions and rupture

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. We spoke to Dr David Matsanga, Political scientist and Conflict resolution Analyst 

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. We spoke to Dr David Matsanga, Political scientist and Conflict resolution Analyst&nbsp;

AI aids African farmers, but poor connectivity leaves most smallholders excluded from digital tools

In 1 playlist(s)

Rise & Shine

Social links

Recent clips