April 16
Kenya: Netherlands Funds Food Security Boost for Lake Turkana Communities
WFP
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the Counties of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Leads Jigawa Delegation to Ethiopia On Wheat Farming Study Tour [press release]
Premium Times
Jigawa is currently the foremost wheat producing state in Nigeria, significantly contributing to the nation's agricultural sector and food security, and the study tour is expected… Read more »
Namibia: Annual Workshop Tackles Local Agricultural Crisis - Minister Urges Urgent Action
Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform commenced with a pivotal five-day planning workshop on Monday aimed at confronting agricultural challenges head-on. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Targets Zambia's Agritech Expo
New Zimbabwe
TRADE promotion agency, ZimTrade has tabled plans to connect local companies to the Zambia Agritech Expo set to kick off later this week. Read more »
April 15
Sudan: Sudanese Farmers Strive for Food Sufficiency As Conflict Rages
VOA
Today marks one year since the war between Sudan's army and its paramilitary wing, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), began. The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay… Read more »
Sudan: One Year of Conflict - Key Facts and Figures [document]
OCHA
One year after war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, Sudan is facing one of the fastest unfolding crises… Read more »
Africa: Our Research Suggests Eating an Unhealthy Breakfast Could Have a Similar Effect On Your Child's School Day As Having Nothing At All [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents know it is important for their teenagers to have breakfast before they go to school. Even though young people can be reluctant to eat it, breakfast provides the energy… Read more »
Chad: Japan Supports WFP Emergency Response to Crisis-Affected Populations in Chad
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of approximately US$ 7.6 million (JPY 1.1billion) from the Government of Japan to support the Chadian… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Banned Soap
Premium Times
NAFDAC says the soap asked members of the public in possession of the soap to discontinue sale or use, and submit stock to its nearest office. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Launches Three Agricultural Strategies
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) launched yesterday three national strategies that are said to significantly contribute to Ethiopia's food system transformation. Read more »
Ethiopia: Farmers in Central Ethiopian State Boosting Wheat Production Using Irrigation
Ethiopian Herald
The summer irrigation wheat program in Ethiopia is an important agricultural initiative aimed at increasing wheat production during the summer season. Ethiopia's predominantly… Read more »
Nigeria: Nifor Trains Farmers On Best Practice in Edo
Daily Trust
The Federal government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has trained over 100 women and youth small holder farmers on environmentally sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Farmers Should Ignore Deceit On GM Crops - Rose Gidado
Daily Trust
Dr Rose Gidado is a director, Agricultural Biotechnology Department at the National Biotechnology Development Agency. She has a long history in the biotech industry, having held… Read more »
Nigeria: How Climate Change Affects Wheat Production in Jigawa, Yobe
Daily Trust
Research has demonstrated that majority of food crops are producing less due to climate change, which is caused by rise in temperature and altered rainfall patterns. Read more »
April 13
Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions
RFI
Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season - one year after the region was… Read more »
Sudan: Economic Fallout of Sudan War Deepens Hunger Crisis for Millions
WFP
Sudan's war has claimed thousands of lives, forced millions from their homes, and sparked economic turmoil across the region that is deepening the hunger crisis, warns the United… Read more »
April 12
Africa: Can We Have Our Food, and Equality Too?
allAfrica
The world faces a daunting challenge: securing food for a growing global population while navigating the complexities of climate crisis and entrenched gender inequalities. These… Read more »
West Africa: Wave of Increased Food Insecurity Hits West and Central Africa
UN News
Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region's three-month lean season from June through August, the UN… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Communal Farmers Warned Against Selling Livestock As Hunger Bites
New Zimbabwe
Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka has warned communal farmers against selling their livestock amid the hunger crisis the country is currently facing. Read more »
East Africa: Will Donors Help Prevent Famine At Sudan Support Conference?
VOA
Humanitarians said an international support conference next week for Sudan must be a success, as 18 million Sudanese face crisis levels of hunger while funding for lifesaving… Read more »
South Sudan: Sudan at Risk of Collapse After 1 Year of Brutal War, with Famine Looming - Report
Islamic Relief
Sudan is at imminent risk of collapsing after one year of violent conflict and is on the verge of mass famine with its food supply decimated and young children now starving to… Read more »
Africa: Food Security and Food Safety in Africa Must Go Hand in Hand
IPS
Monica Musonda, CEO, Java Foods, and Board Member, Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) Read more »
April 11
Ghana: Ghanaians Love Rice - How Smallholder Farmers Could Harvest More of It With the Help of Machines [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Rice has become a big part of Ghanaians' daily diet. The country consumes about 1.45 million tonnes a year - but produces only 987,000 tonnes, approximately 68% of that. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Fake Anti-Bacteria Injection, Deadly Cough Syrup
Premium Times
Just as it warns against counterfeit Tandak injection, NAFDAC has also recalled a children's cough syrup after its laboratory analysis showed it contains toxic components. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Food Security to Be Boosted By Sh260mn Germplasm Lab Launch
Capital FM
Kenya's food security is poised for enhancement with the imminent launch of the Sh260 million East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB-EAGEL), aimed at bolstering… Read more »