The Expansion of Factory Farming in Africa

By Aurelia Adhiambo, Moritz Stumpe 🔸, Rethink Priorities @ 2026-07-22T16:16 (+3)

I have cross-posted this article from RP Strategic Animal Insights, based on our presentation for the Rethink Priorities Strategic Animal Webinar Series, which happened in May 2025.

The piece covers:

• Why "Africa" isn't one story.
• Species mix varies by region.
• What is working: A double-movement approach.
• The main bottlenecks in the region.
• Why now? Countries like Ethiopia still have a real opportunity to put in place standards and incentives before industrialization takes hold, but that window is shutting faster in some locations than others.

I am happy to answer questions in the comment section. Thank you.