South Sudan

33 million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study

Lesley Hope, University of Energy and Natural Resources - There are 33 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making up 80% of the total farmer population. These farmers cultivate small plots of land...

The Nile River Offers Unique Travel Experiences in South Sudan

Nile River, flowing majestically through the heart of Africa, provides you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the world's most culturally rich and naturally stunning environments. As you journey through...

33 million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study

Lesley Hope, University of Energy and Natural Resources - There are 33 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making up 80% of the total farmer population. These farmers cultivate small plots of land of less than two hectares and don’t make much money, as they generally sell their produce in local markets. They usually lack the funds needed to process their crops into a product that could sell for a higher price, and they struggle to get into supply chains where they could sell for higher prices. Agricultural economist Lesley Hope has researched what is needed for women smallholder farmers to switch to agroecology – environmentally friendly farming that...

Climate change and inequality are connected – policies need to reflect this

Anda David, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Rawane Yasser, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) An increasingly strong case is being made to bring inequality...

Festivals in South Sudan Celebrate Unity Through Song and Tradition

With a rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities, South Sudan offers a vibrant celebration...

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war

Jan Pospisil, Coventry University - A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and an escalation of violence in the Upper Nile State have raised fears of a return to civil war in...

33 million women grow food on plots in sub-Saharan Africa. Greener farming can boost their earnings – study

Lesley Hope, University of Energy and Natural Resources - There are 33 million smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, making...