September 14, 2016
Africa: FAO Urges Strong and Effective Implementation of Global Anti-Rogue Fishing Treaty
US Secretary of State John Kerry says Port State Measures is critical to safeguard world fisheries Read more »
September 07, 2016
Africa: U.S.$15 Million in USAID Funding Looks to Spark 'New Era' in Agricultural Data Collection
Updated approach will help countries track progress towards development goals, shape better policies Read more »
August 18, 2016
Africa: When It Comes to Its Humanitarian Work, FAO Is in It for the Long Haul
An enduring commitment to sustainable agriculture and resilient communities Read more »
August 04, 2016
Africa: FAO Food Price Index Down Slightly in July
The overall drop after five months of growth reflects a slide in prices for grains and vegetable oils Read more »
July 24, 2016
Africa: UN Food Agency Leaders Hail U.S. Law Aimed At Boosting Global Food Security, Resilience, Nutrition
Leaders of two United Nations agencies fighting hunger worldwide have applauded new legislation in the United States aimed at strengthening global food assistance programs in the… Read more »
July 21, 2016
Africa: New Tool for Managing the Fuel Needs of Displaced Populations
FAO and UNHCR launch a technical handbook Read more »
July 20, 2016
Africa: Recruiting Lumberjacks, Architects and Carpenters to Combat Climate Change
New FAO report explores how wood products add to forests' role in carbon storage Read more »
July 19, 2016
Africa: FAO Study Provides the Most Detailed Snapshot to Date On Trees, Forests and Land Use in the World's Drylands
A valuable policy-making and investment tool for sustainable development, addressing climate change Read more »
July 16, 2016
South Sudan: Flare-Up of Violence Raises Spectre of Hunger Catastrophe
Millions of people facing hunger in South Sudan will be driven to the brink of catastrophe if renewed flashes of violence derail the fragile peace process, FAO said today. The… Read more »
July 11, 2016
Africa: New Era Beckons With Implementation of Illegal Fishing Treaty
FAO chief hails Port State Measures Agreement, urges rapid action to provide technical and financial resources Read more »
July 08, 2016
Africa: Turning Olympic Food Waste Into Nutritious Meals for the Needy
Chef's project for Rio di Janeiro Games builds on Milan Expo initiative to combat food waste Read more »
July 07, 2016
Africa: Global Per Capita Fish Consumption Rises Above 20 Kilograms a Year
FAO's new State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report urges more work to rein in overfishing Read more »
Africa: FAO Food Price Index Posts Biggest Monthly Jump in Four Years
Weather conditions crimp sugar output, but also leads to expectations of a larger wheat harvest Read more »
July 04, 2016
Africa: OECD and FAO See Likely End to Period of High Agricultural Prices but Urge Vigilance
Food demand to rise strongly in coming decade; production gains alone will not suffice to eradicate hunger - action needed Read more »
June 28, 2016
South Sudan: Unprecedented Level of Food Insecurity in South Sudan, UN Agencies Warn
Up to 4.8 million people in South Sudan - well over one-third of the population - will be facing severe food shortages over the coming months, and the risk of a hunger catastrophe… Read more »
June 23, 2016
Cape Verde: Govt Joins Port State Measures Agreement to Combat Unregulated Fishing
FAO Director-General offers country assistance with fisheries and in tackling zika-bearing mosquitos Read more »
Africa: Pope Francis Hails FAO Role in New Mediterranean Migration Initiative
José Graziano da Silva briefs pontiff on the Blue Hope Initiative, impact of El Niño Read more »
June 17, 2016
Africa: Partnership Makes Strides in Promoting Sustainable Land Management
Multi-year effort offers valuable lessons in how to halt land degradation and desertification Read more »
June 16, 2016
Africa: Forest and Farm Producer Organizations Are Drivers of Sustainable Global Development
New FAO publication highlights successful examples of rural institutions Read more »
June 15, 2016
Africa: FAO Urges More Efforts to Address Rural Hunger and Poverty, Reduce Migration Pressure
Sustainable rural development is key to addressing hunger, poverty and the other root causes of migration, a growing phenomenon which is undermining many countries' ability to… Read more »
June 14, 2016
Africa: Small Fish Have Big Role to Play in Feeding Drylands - Study
Boom-and-bust fisheries have untapped potential to bolster livelihoods, resilience and nutrition Read more »
June 08, 2016
Africa: FAO and ILO Working Together to Stamp Out Child Labour in Agriculture
New e-learning course launched on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour Read more »
June 02, 2016
Africa: Commodity Trends Point to Stable Food Prices, Declining Global Food Import Bill
FAO Food Price Index inches up in May, Food Outlook report notes role of burgeoning reserves Read more »
Africa: Ongoing Conflicts and Droughts Exacerbate Food Needs
Food insecurity spreads as El Niño casts its shadow over Pacific and Caribbean states Read more »
Africa: Investment in Agricultural Innovation Needed to Fight Poverty and Hunger
FAO Director-General addresses agriculture during G20 summit Read more »
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