Sommalife·Nov 25, 2024Navigating the New EU Regulations: Implications for the Agro-Commodity MarketThe European Union (EU) has recently implemented new regulations to enhance sustainability and ethical practices in the global commodity…
Sommalife·May 15, 2024From Shea to City: Tracing the Roots of Tamale Through the Shea TreeThere is a tree whose tale is as rich and nourishing as its produce in the far north of Ghana, where the sun-drenched savannah meets the…
Sommalife·Apr 2, 2024Scaling Impact: A Growth Strategy to Reach More Women Farmers in West AfricaWest Africa boasts diverse agro-ecological zones, from the savannas of Burkina Faso to the coastal plains of Ghana. Fertile soils and a…
Sommalife·Dec 13, 2023Cultivating Innovation: How International Organizations are Growing Africa’s Agricultural FutureThe African agricultural sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. A youthful population, rapid urbanization, and growing food…
Sommalife·Oct 24, 2023Unlocking Prosperity Through Market Access for Women Farmers in AfricaIn the heart of rural Africa, under the vast and open skies, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It is a revolution led by resilient women…
Sommalife·Sep 6, 2023Green Guardians of Africa: Protecting Trees for a Sustainable FutureIn the heart of Africa’s lush landscapes lives a sprawling family of trees. These aren’t just any trees; they are the guardians of life…
Sommalife·Jul 5, 2023Unleashing the Potential of Impact Investing in the Shea IndustryWelcome to the world of impact investing, where financial savvy meets the pursuit of sustainable and profitable ventures. In this article…
Sommalife·May 31, 2023From Selling in Local Markets to Meeting the US Vice PresidentAfter nearly 250 years of democracy, the United States of America had its first female vice president. Vice President Kamala Harris broke…
Sommalife·May 8, 2022A MOTHER’S SUNThe bright yellow luminary star of earth begins its ascension from the east in the north of Ghana. It shines bright and the sweat pores of…
Sommalife·Apr 13, 2022Sommalife — Gladiators of Shea ConservationWith every swing of an axe, every jarring sound of a chainsaw machine manned by indifferent lumberjacks, a tree dies — the forests shrink…
