DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 31 -- THE year 2025 marked a renewed spotlight on coffee, with producing countries converging in Tanzania to chart a new path towards transforming the industry across the continent.

Leaders from 25 African coffee-producing countries resolved to overhaul Africas coffee sector by prioritising value addition, youth employment, regional trade and innovation during the 3rd G25 African Coffee Summit, held in Dar es Salaam early this year.

Held under the theme ‘Unlocking Employment Opportunities for Youth Through Regeneration of the African Coffee Industry, the two-day summit brought together Heads of State, ministers, ambassadors, farmers, private sector stakeholders and development partners to map out a new directio...