November 20
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Ban On GMO Foods, Lawmakers Call for Caution
Daily Trust
Lawmakers and food system experts have expressed concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, calling for a cautious approach. Read more »
Kenya: CS Karanja Directs Registration for Mung Beans, Cocoyam Farmers
Capital FM
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as 'Ndegu,' and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Wants Tugwi-Mukosi Master Plan Fast-Tracked
The Herald
The Tugwi-Mukosi combination master plan must be implemented promptly so the development gains the necessary traction, Cabinet said yesterday. Read more »
Gambia: School Feeding Programme!
The Point
School Meals Programme also referred to as School Feeding Programme is a safety net programme that provides a nutritious diet to learners at the Early Childhood Development (ECD)… Read more »
November 19
Ghana: Why Ghanaian Farmers Have Been Unable to Capitalise On Record Cocoa Prices [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
International cocoa prices have experienced a historic price surge, rising by over 300% in the space of 12 months from £2,166 per tonne of cocoa in April 2023 to £9,980… Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Official - Food Scarcity Elevated Malnutrition Among Women, Children in Nigeria
This Day
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Ghana: UK, U.S., and WFP Partner to Provide Lifesaving Assistance to 70,000 Drought-Affected People in Northern Ghana
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 3.6 million contribution (over 58.3 million Ghanaian cedis) from the United States, and the United Kingdom to provide… Read more »
Gambia: Nourishing Minds and Bodies - Homegrown School Meals Enhance Food Security and Wellbeing Among Gambian Children, UN Study Finds
WFP
Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary… Read more »
Nigeria: In Brazil, Tinubu Backs Global Alliance Against Hunger
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Starts Wealth Creation Mobilisation Tour in Teso
Nile Post
President Museveni on Monday commenced his wealth creation mobilisation tour in Serere District with a visit to Joseph Ijala, a successful model farmer who earns approximately… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Tackle Global Hunger Crisis
Nile Post
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's West Rift Farmers Get Low Bonuses Due to Minimum Price Policy
Business Day Africa
Farmers in Kenya's west of the Rift received the lowest bonus for the 2023/24 financial year as earnings were dented by unsold tea stockpiles at the Mombasa auction, industry data… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Revival of Cotton Farming Needs More Support
The Herald
Cotton is a vital source of livelihood for thousands of rural families, mostly those living in low-rainfall regions and the lowveld area of Chipinge. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tobacco Exports Surpass U.S.$1bn
The Herald
The country's tobacco exports have surpassed US$1 billion amid firming prospects of a record hectarage of the crop this season with farmers intensifying planting buoyed by the… Read more »
Uganda: Joseph Ijara - Serere Farmer Shares Story of Transformation About Museveni's Four-Acre Model
Nile Post
Joseph Ijara, the proprietor of Teifa Farm in Kakusi cell, Serere District has shared an inspiring journey of resilience and success, proving that with the right mindset and… Read more »
November 18
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Intensified Nutrition Campaigns to Combat Diseases
Nile Post
President Museveni commended Gavi and its donors for their support in strengthening Uganda's health sector. Read more »
South Africa: World Leaders Urged to Intensify Fight Against Poverty, Hunger
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of the G20 Leaders' Summit to urge world leaders to intensify efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger. Read more »
Africa: Coffee Prices Surge On EU Deforestation Rules
Business Day Africa
Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union's deforestation regulation, which… Read more »
Uganda: 170,000 Coffee Farmers So Far Registered Ahead of EU Deadline
Nile Post
Government has registered 170,000 coffee farmers in just two weeks as part of a nationwide effort to comply with the European Union's new coffee trade regulations. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni, Speaker Among Team Up to Tackle Poverty in Serere
Nile Post
President Museveni has previously defended Among against criticism, stating that the real problem facing Uganda is "traitors working for foreigners" rather than individuals like… Read more »
Ghana: Farmer Jailed 18 Months for Stealing 'Akpeteshie' Distilling Pipe
Ghanaian Times
A Hohoe Circuit Court has sentenced Olator Moses, an 18-year-old farmer, to 18 months in jail for stealing 'akpeteshie' (local gin) distilling pipe. Read more »
Nigeria: Stanbic IBTC Seeks to Increased Agriculture Funding
This Day
Stanbic IBTC Bank, has reiterated its commitment to transforming the country's agricultural sector by enhancing access to finance, infrastructure, capacity building, and… Read more »
November 17
South Africa: Flies Carry Bacteria - and Some of Those Are Resistant to Antibiotics. What We Found in Three South African Hospices [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Houseflies live close to humans and domesticated animals and because they are so mobile they can easily spread bacteria that make people sick. Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Talks About Fighting Hunger and Poverty
ANGOP
The Global Alliance to Fight Hunger and Poverty will dominate the speech of Angolan President João Lourenço, this Monday at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Read more »
