Cashew News African Cashew AllianceSPECIAL FEATURE: INVESTING IN AFRICA’S GREY GOLD – EMPOWERING WOMEN AND YOUTH FOR A RESILIENT CASHEW VALUE CHAIN October 15, 2024 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Africa holds a prominent position in the global cashew industry, representing more than 50% of the world’s cashew production. According to African Cashew Alliance (ACA)’s Global Market Encounter, the estimated forecast for production in Africa in 2024 is around 57%. Significant contributions are coming from Côte d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, […] ipiyuoriMamadou Ndiaye, USDA - LIFFT Cashew Project, Senegal October 2, 2024presentation_mamadou_ndiaye_aca_2024_fr_english.pdfImage: imensahDr Dele O. Adeniyi, CRIN, Nigeria October 2, 2024adeniyi_et_al_presentation_template-en.pdfImage: imensahDr Adeigbe Oluwayemisi Oluwatosin, CRIN, Nigeria October 2, 2024dr_adeigbe_-en.pdfImage: imensahDr Paul Adu - Gyimfi, CRIG, Ghana October 2, 2024benin_presentation_template-en_2.pdfImage: imensahDr Paul Adu - Gyimfi, CRIG, Ghana October 2, 2024benin_presentation_template-en_2_version_fr_ok.pdfImage: imensahModeration: Moussa Issiakou, Pro-Cashew, Benin October 2, 2024plenary_session_7_scene_setter_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahSandra Amichia, WADB, Senegal October 2, 2024panel_6_sandra_amichia_boad_french_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahJerry Anim, MOFA, Ghana October 2, 2024panel_6_jerry_anim_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensahBeate Weiskopf, GIZ-MOVE, Ghana October 2, 2024panel_6_beate_weiskopf_english_version-pdf.pdfImage: imensah All Africa NewsSouth Africa: Opposition to Open Cast Coal Mining in Midvaal October 29, 2024[GroundUp] For years residents have been objecting to the Springfield and Vlakfontein mining project Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Blackout in Northern Nigeria October 29, 2024[Premium Times] President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction of power infrastructureNigeria: Minister Meets Tinubu Over Electricity Situation in Northern Nigeria, Suggests Long-Term Solution October 29, 2024[Premium Times] The minister confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had identified the problems, and its engineers are already trying to fix them.Nigeria: Minister Meets Tinubu Over Electricity Situation in Northern Nigeria, Suggests Long-Term Solution October 29, 2024[Premium Times] The minister confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had identified the problems, and its engineers are already trying to fix them.Uganda: Museveni Condemns Government Scientists As Traitors for Early Retirement Plans October 29, 2024[Nile Post] Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned government scientists' plans to take early retirement following recent salary enhancements.Tanzania: Tanzania, Russia Eye Joint Projects in Key Sectors October 29, 2024[Daily News] TANZANIA and Russia are contemplating on joint projects in energy, agriculture, infrastructure and tourism.Nigeria: Cargo Tracking Contract - 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