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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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Liberia: Ministry of Health and Partners Dedicate New Primary Health Care Clinic in Koons Town
Liberia: As part of the Ministry’s continuous efforts to improve health outcomes for the people of Liberia, the Ministry of Health, along with its partners, has officially opened the Koons Town Primary Health Care Clinic in Todee District, rural Monts…
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes Deadliest in Its History
Kinshasa: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with the latest government data reporting 2,325 fatalities due to the virus. Confirmed cases have surged to 4,945, with 101 new cases d…
Africa’s Low-Key Role in Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Navigating High-Stakes Waters
Nairobi: One of the principal arteries of world trade has been chronically blocked for almost six months. Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been reduced to a bare minimum since the first US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran at the end of February….
From Floodwaters to New Hope: ECOWAS Brings Relief, Safe Water and Livelihood Support to Liberian Communities
Monrovia: The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Liberia through a humanitarian intervention providing cash assistance, safe water and sanitation facilities, and agricultural livelihood support to c…