The African Poultry Network of WPSA (WPSA-APN) achieved important milestones in strengthening the poultry sector in Africa during October 2026.
Key highlights include:
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Establishment of the WPSA Rwanda Branch: A stakeholders’ meeting was held on 5 October 2026 in Rubirizi, Rwanda, resulting in the election of a four-member, gender-balanced Bureau.
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Africa Poultry Leadership Conference: Held on 6 October 2026 in Kigali, the conference attracted 230 participants, bringing together experts, researchers and industry leaders to discuss trends, challenges and business opportunities in Africa’s poultry sector.
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VIV Africa 2026: On 7–8 October, WPSA-APN actively contributed to networking, knowledge exchange and efforts to secure sponsorship and strategic partnerships for the upcoming 4th Pan-African Poultry Conference (PPC4).
These activities further strengthened WPSA’s visibility, regional collaboration and commitment to sustainable poultry development across Africa.
The 4th Pan-African Poultry Conference (PPC4) will take place on 3–6 August 2027 at the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, under the theme: “Transforming Poultry Value Chain: Scaling Local Production, Digital Innovation, and Regional Trade Integration.”
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