This paper searches for the most effective technology for agricultural growth in Africa on the basis of FAO data available during the last forty years. The paper discusses the challenges for agricultural growth and evaluates the development assistance that was made by donors to the agricultural sector in Africa in comparison to the sector’s performance and its growth during the last two decades. An analysis of the total versus per capita food production is conducted in relation to food exports and imports to identify the magnitude of the food problem in Africa and raise awareness of its future trend in the search for practical solutions.