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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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Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa Collaborate to Empower Women and Girls
Nairobi: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, along with First Ladies of Africa and Asia who serve as their ambassadors, and partners including Ministries of Health, Education, Communication, and Gender, marked International …
President Boakai Launches National Historical Recovery Initiative to Preserve Liberia’s Past
Buchanan: Delivering his 179th Independence Day Address during the official celebration in Buchanan, President Boakai said Liberia’s future depends on a clear understanding of its past, declaring, “A nation that understands its history is better prepa…
Drones Strike Two International Oil Tankers at Caspian Black Sea Terminal
Novorossiysk: The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) reported on Sunday that two oil tankers, the Liberia-flagged ASIA and the Marshall Islands-flagged NISSOS IOS, were targeted by drones near its terminal in the Black Sea. The attack prompted the susp…
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…