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AGRA Urges Global Commitment to Country-Led, Youth-Driven Transformation of Africa’s Food System
Addis ababa: The United Nations Food Systems Summit opened in Addis Ababa this morning amid AGRA’s call on global institutions and investors to prioritize country-led and youth-driven strategies in Africa’s food systems. AGRA reaffirmed its long-stand…
Italian PM Meloni Highlights Food Security as a Critical Global Priority
Addis ababa: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underscored the critical importance of food security during her speech at the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) held in Addis Ababa. This marks the first time the summit is be…
African Nations Urged to Effectively Track National Budget Allocations to Food Systems, Develop Active Approach to External Funding
Addis ababa: A critical lack of data and a reactive approach to external funding are hindering Africa’s progress towards food security, Director, IFAD Food Systems Summit Coordination Nadine Gbossa said.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Direc…
Urgent Action to Investment in Rural People, Small-scale Farmers Crucial to Transform Global Food Systems: IFAD
Addis ababa: As global leaders convene for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is calling for urgent action to prioritize rural people and small-scale farmers in the global…
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Terrorism Expands Across West Africa and the Sahel, Targeting Gulf of Guinea
New york: Terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel are evolving, expanding their influence to the Gulf of Guinea, and posing a growing threat to regional stability. The groups are administering territories, controlling trade routes, and leveragin…
EU Advocates for Coherent International Framework to Address Natural Resource-Related Conflicts
Brussels: The European Union (EU) has expressed its commitment to bridging normative gaps in linking natural resources with peace and security during a recent UN Arria-formula meeting. The EU emphasized the need for a coherent international framework …
Mining Chambers to Highlight Africa’s Next Wave of Investment Opportunities at African Mining Week (AMW) 2026
Cape town: As African countries advance reforms to unlock new mineral discoveries and strengthen mining investment, chambers of mines are playing an increasingly important role in connecting governments, investors, and industry. Through policy advocac…
Dr. Rasha Kelej Partners with African and Asian First Ladies to Tackle Hypertension through Scholarships
Berlin: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in collaboration with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, marked World Hypertension Day 2026. This initiative, known as the Nationwide Diabetes and Hypertension Blue Points Program, w…