May 15
Zimbabwe: Field-Based Research Is a Lifeline for Zimbabwe's Food Security
IPS
Agriculture sustains millions of people in Zimbabwe, serving as a vital source of both food and income. But climate-related pressures affecting land, crops, rainfall patterns, and… Read more »
Sudan: FAO Delegation Reviews Livestock Projects in Sennar
SNA
The Director-General of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries in Sennar State, Dr. Mawahib Al-Amin, said in a statement to SUNA that the visit of the Food and Agriculture… Read more »
Sudan: FAO Delegation Reviews Horticulture Projects in Sennar State
SNA
SENNAR, May 14, 2026 (SUNA) - A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), led by the Country Director in Sudan Hong Yang, visited… Read more »
Liberia: Tweah Trapped in U.S.$20m Rice Subsidy Probe
New Dawn
Terms Allegation Bogus, Political Witch-Hunt, Amid Victory in US$6.2M Trial Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Agricultural Development Over the Past 35 Years - Significant Progress in the Regulation of Agricultural Products Part II
Shabait
Over the past 35 years of independence, substantial efforts have been undertaken to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious agricultural products in markets across Eritrea.… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Risks Food Insecurity Over Policy Gaps - UN Group Warns
Ghanaian Times
Ghana risks long-term food insecurity and loss of food sovereignty if it fails to implement policies that protect the rights of peasants and rural workers, the United Nations… Read more »
Sudan: Sennar Wali Discusses Food Security and Major Development Projects With FAO Director
SNA
Wali (Governor) of Sennar State, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Al-Zubair Hassan Al-Sayid, met with the Country Director of United Nations Food and Agriculture Development (FAO) in Sudan Hong… Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Food Prices Look Better but Children Are Paying With Their Bodies
Scrolla
Maize meal fell 16% over the past year. Beef liver jumped 24%. The food that got cheaper cannot replace protein. Three in ten South African boys under five are already stunted.… Read more »
Africa: Museveni, Gabon's Nguema Discuss Industrialisation and African Self-Reliance
Nile Post
President Museveni has hosted President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon at State House, Entebbe. Read more »
Africa: How the World Can Avoid Millions Going Hungry When Supply Chains Collapse [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Nutrition Programme Puts Its Best Food Forward for At-Risk Moms and Their Children
Daily Maverick
FoodForward SA's mother-and-child nutrition programme is aimed at pregnant women and kids under five in vulnerable communities in the Western and Eastern Cape, providing critical… Read more »
Angola: Minister of Agriculture Inspects Progress of Works in Icolo E Bengo
ANGOP
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Isaac dos Anjos, is inspecting today (Thursday) the progress of social infrastructure works and projects that are boosting the economy of… Read more »
Angola: Cuanza-Sul Veterinary Dept to Vaccinate 165,000 Head of Cattle
ANGOP
The Veterinary Service in the province of Cuanza-Sul plans to immunize 165,000 head of cattle over 3 months, as part of the vaccination campaign that kicked off on Wednesday in the… Read more »
Uganda: Kitagwenda Cao Urges Extension Workers to Boost Coffee Production
Nile Post
The Chief Administrative Officer of Kitagwenda District, Moses Diliri , has called on agricultural extension workers to intensify efforts in guiding farmers on proper coffee… Read more »
Uganda: Small-Scale Farmers' Forum Expands Agroecology Training to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming in Eastern Uganda
Nile Post
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum Uganda (ESAFF Uganda) has intensified efforts to strengthen Community Agroecology Schools (CAS) in Eastern Uganda as part… Read more »
Namibia: No Spillage in Fishcor Vessel Oil Transfer
Namibian
The National Fishing Corporation of Namibia says all fuel that was on board the MFV Seaflower vessel, which ran aground offshore Lüderitz, has been safely transferred to… Read more »
Nigeria: GTCO Food and Drink Festival - Jean-Baptiste Ascione, the Chef Who Brought Coffee-Aged Beef to Lagos
This Day
When the GTCO Food and Drink Festival hit full swing in Oniru, one tent went quiet. Inside, French chef Jean-Baptiste Ascione stood over a burner with beef aged in coffee, butter… Read more »
Angola: Governor Considers Agriculture a Crucial Factor for Development
ANGOP
The provincial governor of Icolo e Bengo, Auzílio Jacob, stated on Wednesday that agriculture is a crucial factor for development, aligning with national priorities for… Read more »
May 13
Kenya: MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for Consumption
Capital FM
The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the handling and whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Push for Food Self-Reliance Gaining Momentum, Say Officials
ENA
Ethiopia is making measurable progress in its national effort to reduce dependence on humanitarian aid and transition toward a self-reliant economy, officials said at a… Read more »
South Africa: Recycled Plastics for Food Use Require Stronger Safeguards, Warn UN Food Security Experts
UN News
Recycled plastics could help reduce the world's growing waste crisis, but only if food packaging is carefully regulated to prevent contamination, according to a new analysis from… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, High Fertiliser Cost Threaten Food Production in Kaduna - Afan
Leadership
Kaduna State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed concern over growing insecurity and rising cost of fertiliser. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Eyes Food Security Boost With 900,000mt Strategic Grain Reserve
New Zimbabwe
CABINET is expecting a strategic grain reserve in excess of 900,000 MT to be collected by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) following the 2025/26 farming season. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Ifad Chief Discuss Expanding Agric Partnership
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday met with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a meeting that was held on the sidelines… Read more »
Tanzania: New Agreement to Strengthen Food Security
Daily News
FARMERS in major food producing regions are set to benefit from subsidised farming equipment and modern storage technologies following a new partnership between Cooperative Bank… Read more »
