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United Nations Food Systems Summit Kicks Off in Addis Ababa
Addis ababa: The 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) kicked off this morning in the presence of heads of state from several countries and delegations from international organizations in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.
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Ethiopia’s Coffee Sector Sees Significant Growth, Ministry of Agriculture Reports
Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s dedicated efforts to boost its coffee production and productivity are yielding substantial results, the Ministry of Agriculture announced at a high-level forum at UNFSS+4. Minister of Agriculture Girma Amente underscored coffee…
African Nations Urged to Learn From Ethiopia’s Agricultural Innovations at Melkassa Research Center
Addis ababa: Participants of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake visited the Melkassa Agricultural Research Center (MARC) on Sunday, highlighting its potential as a model for agricultural innovation across Africa.
According to Ethiopian News A…
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…
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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…