SAA News

Group photo of participants in the flash training organized by SAA during Environment Week.
NEWS
June.24.2026

SAA Mali Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Restoration at the Annual Environment Fortnight 2026

Bamako, Mali (June 2026) – The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali actively participated in the 2...Read more

Group photo of participants of launching of the Innovative School Feeding Model in Napak, Karamoja
NEWS
June.19.2026

SAA Uganda and Napak District Launch Innovative School Feeding Model to Improve Nutrition, Learning, and Livelihoods in Karamoja

Schools in Napak District are being transformed into platforms for learning, nutrition, and local ec...Read more

Key partners and dignitaries at the official project launch.
June.16.2026

Official Launch of the Project to Combat Child Labour and Promote Economic Resilience

Bamako, 16 June 2026 –The official launch ceremony of the project “Eradication of Child Labour and P...Read more

His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, the Ambassador of Japan, the representative of the Mayor of the Commune, and the Country Director of Sasakawa Africa Association at the presidium during the official opening
NEWS
June.6.2026

SAA Mali Marks 30 Years of Agricultral Transformation at the 2026 Annual Stakeholders’ Forum

BAMAKO, Mali — On June 4–5, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Mali hosted its 2026 Annual ...Read more

Representatives of SAA Nigeria, Gombe State Government, and project partners during the official MoU signing ceremony for the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership AI-Enabled Digital Advisory Planning (NPPP-AI-DAP) Project in Gombe State.
NEWS
May.25.2026

SAA Nigeria and Partners Launch AI-Powered Digital Advisory Platform for Smallholder Farmers

Gombe State has taken a major step toward modernizing agricultural advisory services through the sig...Read more

NEWS
May.19.2026

Launch of the Strategic Plan 2026-2030: Driving the Next Transformation of Africa’s Agrifood Systems

Marking its 40th anniversary in 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has developed a new stra...Read more

Dr. Hamado delivers his farewell message.
April.20.2026

Leadership Transition at SAA Mali: Honoring Service and Welcoming New Leadership

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) announces a leadership transition in its Mali Country Office, ...Read more

SAA Nigeria team and partners celebrate the 40th anniversary, marking four decades of impact.
NEWS
April.9.2026

SAA Nigeria Convenes High-Level Stakeholders to Deepen Agricultural Impact as 40th Anniversary Celebrations Begin

On April 9, 2026, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria Country Office hosted its Annual Sta...Read more

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, delivers the opening address at AFSTA Congress in Cape Town
NEWS
March.27.2026

AFSTA Congress 2026: SAA Highlights Seed Systems, Last-Mile Delivery and Partnerships in Cape Town

Building a resilient agricultural future for Africa requires more than just innovation—it demands a ...Read more

NEWS
March.26.2026

Guest article published on AgFunderNews | By Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association

The following article is a joint commentary by Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Associatio...Read more

Voices from the field

SAA Program Officer Dr. Moshood Sulaiman with Abokede community members during the 2026 ToT visit in Oyo State.
Nigeria
June.7.2026

SAA Nigeria Launches Oyo State Project to Boost Climate-Resilient Agribusiness

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria, with support from The Nippon Foundation, has official...Read more

Group photograph of participants during the Capacity Building training for staff of the Benue State Agricultural Development Authority and students of the Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture
Nigeria
June.1.2026

SAA Nigeria Strengthens Agricultrural Extension and Human Cpaital Development Across Three States

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria is strengthening agricultural extension systems and bu...Read more

Food served at a school in Karamoja.
Uganda
April.20.2026

Nourishing a Generation: Fortified Whole Grains for School Feeding in Karamoja

Our vision is simple but transformative: a future where every school meal nourishes children, streng...Read more

 Group photo of participants at the EIAR–Bern University workshop
Ethiopia
April.15.2026

Sasakawa Africa Association Expands Impact Through Partnerships, Innovation, and Field-Level Action

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Ethiopia continues to broaden its contribution to agricultural...Read more

Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Nigeria is supported the implementation of a four-day capacity-building training on Regenerative Agriculture and Post-Harvest Management in Rice Production. 
Nigeria
April.5.2026

SAA Nigeria Supports Capacity Building on Regenerative Agriculture and Post-Harvest Management in Rice Production

The training was held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, from March 30 to April 4, 2026, was led by the Inter...Read more

SAA team discuss the bulk quantities recorded at one of the OSCAs
Uganda
April.2.2026

【Activity】Digital Finance for Agriculture in Karamoja: Unlocking USD 1.7 million for Smallholder Farmers

Across the semi-arid landscapes of Karamoja in Uganda, a quiet transformation is taking place. For g...Read more

The host farmer of the Gilima Wheat Farmers MPCS ltd. Alhaji Yaro Gilima, told guests that SAA technologies have strengthened farmers’ confidence
Nigeria
April.1.2026

Climate-Smart Wheat Technologies Boost Farmer Confidence and Productivity in Jigawa State

Smallholder farmers in Jigawa State are expressing growing confidence in climate-smart wheat product...Read more

Mr. Oumer providing practical training to technicians
Ethiopia
March.25.2026

【Staff Spotlight】A Legacy of Innovation and Service: Celebrating the Career of Oumer Taha Abdulwehab

After nearly four decades of pioneering service to Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, Mr. Oumer Taha Ab...Read more

In Koussin Lele community, Mr Ahitchékpon Nestor now produces and applies Urea Super Granules on his rice field to reduce methane emissions while increasing yields.
Benin
March.25.2026

【Farmers' story】From flooded fields to climate solutions: How one Beninese farmer turned rice farming into a pathway for prosperity and decarbonization

At dawn in Koussin Lélé, a low-lying rice-growing community in Benin’s Zou region, the paddies shimm...Read more

Mr Patrice Hongbete in Tchi Ahomandégbé community now uses less seed and farms less land, but farms it better using SAA climate smart technologies.
Benin
March.25.2026

【Farmers' story】From struggling to confidence: How Climate-Smart Rice Farming Transformed Patrice Hongbete’s Future in Benin

Mr. Patrice Hongbete in Tchi Ahomandégbé community now uses less seed and farms less land, but farms...Read more

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