The Morning Call
In Senegal, the agricultural sector is hard hit by the Covid-19 crisis. Agriculture represents 15% of the GDP and a large part of the population located in the coastal zone of Niayes, between Dakar and Saint-Louis depend on it. 80% of the fruit and vegetables on the Dakar market come from this region; while cultivation is abundant, sales are made on a shoestring basis.
01:45
Empowering youth in agriculture could boost global economy, FAO report says
11:19
Cyber Africa Forum highlights Benin's bold digital resilience [Business Africa]
Go to video
World Bank grants South Africa $1.5B for infrastructure, green energy
11:16
Angola hosts U.S.-Africa summit amid calls to revive trade ties {Business Africa}
01:30
Abu Dhabi hosts first Global South Economic Forum
02:08
Gunman attack in north-central Nigeria: death toll climbs to 150