Leyla OUEDRAOGO, an economics and management student, embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2025. After much consideration, she decided to focus on fruit to offer a healthy alternative with no added sugar. Today, with the support of her family and friends, and despite the challenges, Leyla OUEDRAOGO is pursuing he

In Rakaye, Burkina Faso, the KORBÉOGO couple have chosen to run a business together through Ferme Symphonie, an integrated farm. Florentine KORBÉOGO, who is passionate about farming, looks after market gardening and food crops, whilst Sylvère KORBÉOGO specialises in livestock farming. Together, they have combined t

From April 27 to 29, 2026, in Accra, the “Shea 2026: Beyond Borders” conference brought together more than 800 international stakeholders to rethink the future of the shea industry. Through B2B meetings and pitch sessions, the event highlighted a new momentum driven by innovation, industrialization, and partnership

In her workshop filled with a thousand fragrances, Ariane RABO, founder of Chez Zaza, passionately prepares her delicious cream puffs. Having always loved this pastry, she puts all her expertise and a touch of love into it, offering everyone a truly sweet moment. But beyond technique, it is above all her passion for he

Germain TASSEMBEDO has been farming a 3.5-hectare field in Koubri (Burkina Faso) for 26 years, producing cabbage, chillies, maize and, more recently, wheat. As head of the Teeltaba cooperative, it was through a friend that he discovered the Support programme for the promotion of agricultural entrepreneurship, Phase 2 (

Korean chicken takes centre stage in this episode of Agri Food. This emblematic South Korean street food dish has a unique flavour and a crispy texture. The finely cut chicken is marinated in spices, coated in yellow corn flour and then fried. With an estimated preparation time of between 20 and 25 minutes, this dish c

At just 22 years of age, Rakia Siaka KANTA is the founder of “Anw Ka”, an agrifood company specialising in the processing of local products. After completing her studies in Algeria, Rakia Kanta decided to return to her native Mali. She had a clear vision: to develop local resources through a project inspire

Originally from Benin, Marlene KINDJI has made it her mission to promote the culinary skills of her region through “Badèmé Natural Foods”. Marlene KINDJI spent most of her time on her mother’s farm. There, she witnessed the many post-harvest losses due to poor sales and lack of processing facilities

Originally from Benin, Monique BIOKOU is a passionate entrepreneur who made her dream come true in 2017, when she created her rice brand “Moonri”. Her journey has not been without its pitfalls. Monique BIOKOU has had to overcome many difficulties, including financial ones. Driven by an unconditional love fo

Trained as a teacher, Djéneba PILABRÉ gave up everything to devote herself to her entrepreneurial project: fish farming. This project, long nurtured in collaboration with her father, took on a special dimension after his death. Djéneba decided to perpetuate his memory by carrying out this project. Today, Djéneba PI