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Botswana to host Africa’s top agric, education conference

Prince Maele. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Prince Maele. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Botswana has officially launched its preparations to host one of Africa’s most influential education and agriculture gatherings.

The country will bring the continent together for the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity-Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), from December 2 to 6, 2025, in Gaborone. The pre-launch, held on Thursday at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), gathered key figures from government, academia and development institutions.

The event marked a significant moment for Botswana as it steps forward to host a platform shaping Africa’s agricultural and higher education landscape.

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