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Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week 2026 to Bring Plant-Based Food Into the Spotlight Across 17 African Countries
Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week returns this September, bringing restaurants, chefs and food businesses across 17 African countries together to showcase the continent’s growing plant-based food movement. From September 21–27, the campaign will spotlight African culinary creativity while exploring the connections between food, health, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
5 Surprisingly Vegan Products You Can Find in Ghana
Think vegan products in Ghana are limited to beans and vegetables? Think again. From chocolate and ice cream to margarine, mushroom sauce and celebration cakes, a growing range of processed products are making plant-based choices more accessible. Here are five surprisingly vegan products you can find in Ghana, including a few you may already have…
Kontomire: The Ghanaian Leafy Green Deserving a Bigger Place on Our Plates
Spinach and broccoli often dominate conversations about nutritious vegetables. But in Ghanaian kitchens, another leafy green has been providing nourishment for generations: kontomire.
Institute of Community Sustainability Seeks Supreme Court Enforcement of Ban on Dog and Cat Meat Consumption in Ghana
The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has taken a significant step in Ghana’s animal advocacy movement by seeking legal redress at the Supreme Court to compel the enforcement of existing laws prohibiting the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats.
Veganism and Sustainable Development: Why Africa’s Food Future Matters
Veganism is commonly associated with avoiding animal products, but its wider implications extend into how food is produced, consumed and distributed. For Africa, where millions of people depend directly or indirectly on agriculture, changing food systems can have significant social and economic consequences.
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