Africa’s ability to feed its people is under severe strain, with nearly 300 million already undernourished and population growth set…
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Africa’s pastoralists key for environmental balance
By Daouda Ngom – Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our…
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WTO chief underscores trade role to address farming challenges
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underscored the crucial role of trade and the WTO in addressing…
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How financing farmers advance Africa’s agriculture industry
The need to create innovative financing mechanisms for Africa’s farmers and revaluate existing ones is becoming increasingly critical as the…
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UN team discuss on enhancing food security in Madagascar
A joint team from the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the World Food Program (WFP) has concluded a three-day…
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IFAD to reduce hunger and poverty for 100 million people
The 178 Member States of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) adopted an ambitious agenda to improve the production,…
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Desert locust threatens food security in East Africa
By Yeneneh Sisay – Naivasha, Kenya – Desert locust and other cross-border crop pests are threatening the efforts of East…
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Over 122 million people face hunger since 2019 – UN
Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather…
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Agriculture in Ethiopia and food security
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is known for its…
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Tunis host meeting on Africa food security
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA )Office in North Africa held a dissemination workshop on the project “Uncovering the…
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African Development Bank approves $50 million to Africa food security
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a dual-currency Trade Finance Line of Credit for ECOWAS…
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Strengthening U.S. – Africa partnerships to meet shared priorities
The White House Statement – The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S. commitment to…
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