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May 21
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Joint Initiative to Improve Food Security in Country
UN News
The United Nations food agency and Libya today signed an agreement to collaborate in a joint programme that seeks to increase food production while protecting the country's natural... Read more »
May 18
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New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (Fact Sheet) [document]
State Department
The White House, Office of the Press Secretary, May 17, 2012 Read more »
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Chicago Council Symposium - Advancing Food and Nutrition Security [press release]
Worldwatch Institute
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs' annual symposium, Advancing Food and Nutrition Security at the 2012 G8 Summit, is underway this morning. Tune in to the
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Food Security Takes Centre Stage At G8 Summit [press release]
IFAD
When this year's G8 summit opens in the United States on 18 May, food security will take centre stage. It will be a historic moment for rural poor people, with the leaders of the... Read more »
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Scaling up the Fight Against Poverty and Hunger in Africa [column]
IFAD
By José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Kanayo F. Nwanze, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development... Read more »
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IFAD President Welcomes G8's 'New Alliance' On Food Security [press release]
IFAD
Small farmers as a group are the largest private investors in African agriculture and supporting them to be more profitable must be a key goal of the newest effort to help... Read more »
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Hilary Clinton On New Partnership to Advance Food and Nutrition Security [document]
State Department
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Kikwete Discusses Nutrition With Top U.S. Officials
Daily News
PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete, who arrived here on Wednesday evening, on Thursday participated in a discussion on improving nutrition with the US Senate's Assistant Majority Leader,... Read more »
May 17
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State to Spend Sh1.4 Billion On New School Milk Plan
The Star
The government has set aside Sh1.4 billion to roll out the relaunched school milk feeding programme. The programme has already been initiated on a pilot basis in Uasin Gishu and... Read more »
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The Star
Thousands of primary students in Uasin Gishu and Nakuru are set to benefit from a government milk programme. Under the programme dubbed Smallholder Dairy Commercialization... Read more »
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Concord
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security last Thursday, on behalf of the government, received 2,250 tons of food items from the European Union delegation in Sierra Leone... Read more »
May 15
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UN Hits Out at Rulers Over Lack of Food
allAfrica.com
Despite rapid economic growth in some African countries in recent years, no government across the continent can rightfully claim that all its citizens have access to enough... Read more »
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Empower Women for Food Security, Says UN
allAfrica.com
Ensuring the full equality of women and girls will make a significant contribution to reducing hunger and malnutrition in Africa according to a new report released by the United... Read more »
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The Star
THE Ministry of Special Programmes through the Bunyala District Disaster Management Committee has distributed relief food to people living with Hiv/Aids and orphaned vulnerable... Read more »
May 11
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20 Webuye Residents in Hospital for Eating Fox Meat
The Star
MORE than 20 people from Nang'eni village in Webuye have been admitted to hospital with stomach disorders after eating fox meat. The group is said to have bought the meat from a... Read more »
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Scientists Now Raise Fears On Safety of Gmos
The Star
FEARS on the country's capacity to deal with safety issues concerning genetically modified foods were raised yesterday by scientists. The fears, broadly related to institutions... Read more »
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Health Centres Stretched As Infant Malnutrition Rises [press release]
IFRC
"Each year the number of children we see goes up," says Mahamat Abacar, health focal point at Mao hospital in northern Chad. "In 2010 there were around 800 serious cases, last year... Read more »
May 10
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Funding Gap Threatens Efforts to Assist Millions Facing Hunger in Africa - UN Official
UN News
A major funding gap is threatening efforts to boost food security and development in the Sahel region of West Africa and in the Horn of Africa in the east, a senior United Nations... Read more »
May 9
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State Urged to Promote Regional Food Trade
The Star
THE World bank is pushing the country to stop restraining export of grains and other food products saying this is distabilising food supply and keeping the prices up. The bank is... Read more »
May 8
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Time to Act Is Now to Avert Disaster in Africa's Sahel Region, UN Officials Stress
UN News
Wrapping up a four-day visit to the epicentre of the food crisis sweeping the Sahel region of West Africa, two top United Nations humanitarian officials today urged the world to... Read more »
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The Star
A nutritionist has urged Loitokitok district residents to take children under five years for malnutrition test. Loitokitok District Nutritionist, James Kamotho said detecting... Read more »
May 7
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Hope for HIV/Aids Victims On the Horizon
Daily News
THERE is a glimmer of hope for people living with HIV/AIDS to have their immune system activated faster by taking advantage of the nutrition benefits of the African potato. Read more »
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Nutritional Supplements 'Not Meant for Everyone'
Daily News
SOME parts of the country are at risk of having obese people with a sharp increase of individuals who demand nutrition supplement handouts that are meant for people with... Read more »
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NGOs Distribute Relief Food in Samia
The Star
THE World Food Programme in collaboration with the Child Fund have distributed relief food to more than 10,000 orphaned vulnerable children and people ling with HIV/Aids from 2,500... Read more »
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Conflict in Mali Meets a Worsening Food Crisis
Foroyaa
The International Rescue Committee is launching an emergency response in Mali, where the drought spreading across the Sahel region has been compounded by political instability. Read more »
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