November 13
Uganda: Onion Production, Consumption in Uganda Increases
Nile Post
Uganda's onion production and consumption are steadily increasing, as recent data predicts continued growth in both areas over the next few years. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Flags Off Maiden National Dry Season Farming in Cross River
Leadership
In an effort to tackle high rate of hunger which has bedeviled Nigerians in recent times, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has flagged off… Read more »
South Africa: Government Races to Address Gauteng's Spaza Shop Crisis, but Capacity and Feasibility Concerns Remain
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government's plan to act on new by-laws and enforce stricter regulations for spaza shops has been welcomed in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. While the… Read more »
November 12
Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year
UN News
Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food… Read more »
Nigeria: WFP Calls for Urgent Life-Saving Support in Nigeria As 33 Million People Face Food Insecurity in 2025
WFP
This is a summary of what was said by Chi Lael, WFP Spokesperson for Nigeria (speaking from Abuja via Zoom) - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at… Read more »
Uganda: COP29 - Nankabirwa Calls for Clean Cooking Solutions to Support Refugee Communities, Protect Forests
Nile Post
Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has called for sustainable clean cooking solutions to support Uganda's extensive refugee population and safeguard the country's forests. Read more »
Ghana: Next NDC Govt to Revist Cocoa Roads Project - Mahama
Ghanaian Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: GMB Gets U.S.$13m for Grain Deliveries
The Herald
The Government has released US$13 million and ZiG115 million to the Grain Marketing Board towards payment of deliveries by farmers, Parliament heard yesterday. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's First National Coffee Mother Garden Established
Liberian Observer
In a landmark development for Liberia's coffee industry, the International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI), has… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Drought Warnings Save Lives, What About Livelihoods?
The New Humanitarian
While it may be clear from a forecast when a good time to act might be, with regards to livelihoods it is never straightforward to decide what exactly should be done. Read more »
Kenya: Poultry Farmers in Mombasa Protest New Levy, Call for Unified Tax Policy
Capital FM
Poultry farmers in Mombasa and nearby regions are urging the Council of Governors (CoG) to address double taxation on poultry products, citing how inconsistent county tax policies… Read more »
Ethiopia: Putting All Hands On Deck to Eradicate Hunger
Ethiopian Herald
The World without Hunger Conference held from November 5 to 7, 2024 in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa brought together leaders and experts from various sectors to address the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Empowering Farmers, Improving Their Socio-Economic Status
Ethiopian Herald
Climate change poses a significant threat to food security in Ethiopia, a nation already vulnerable due to its reliance on rain-fed agriculture. Increasing temperatures,… Read more »
Ghana: 2024 Edition of School Farm Awards Held
Ghanaian Times
The event, which sought to celebrate the dedication and innovation of junior high and senior high school students nationwide in the field of sustainable agriculture, brought… Read more »
Nigeria: Origin Tech Group Collaborates With FG On Agricultural Mechanisation Policy
This Day
The Origin Tech Group, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, recently convened a two-day stakeholder workshop that reviewed to the Draft of… Read more »
November 11
South Africa: Gauteng Police to Raid Spaza Shops in Food Safety Crackdown - South African News Briefs - November 11, 2024
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Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum [press release]
Paris Peace Forum
The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came… Read more »
South Africa: Blame for Deaths of Children From Spaza Shop Food Lies Squarely With Government
Daily Maverick
The loss of lives is a damning indictment of the government's repeated failures to implement adequate food safety regulations and enforce existing standards. Read more »
South Africa: Food Borne Poisoning Claims 23 Lives
SAnews.gov.za
Twenty-three people in Gauteng have died as a result of food borne-related poisoning after consuming food from spaza shops. Read more »
Uganda: Fisheries Protection Unit Destroy Illegal Gear Worth Shs137m in Buliisa
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and local authorities have destroyed illegal fishing gear worth Shs137 million in Buliisa district. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cotton Companies Pay Farmers Top-Ups
The Herald
Cotton companies are offering farmers top-up payments for higher-grade cotton delivered last season as input distribution ramps up. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pivoting On Banana Wine-Making to Beat Climate Change
The Herald
In most parts of rural areas in Zimbabwe, it is common for small-scale farmers to discard over ripe bananas and other fruits such as mangoes and mulberries, or to just let them rot… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Looking Back - Hopes for Good Crops Still Bright
The Herald
Crop prospects tend generally to be on the bright side, spokesman of RNFU said yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: KFC Launches Local Products
Daily Trust
KFC Nigeria has unveiled a new series of local delicacies, tagged New Naija Flavours as part of its effort to cater to the unique taste preferences of Nigerians and continued… Read more »
November 10
Kenya: Govt Committed to Supporting Sugar Farmers Under New Reforms - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's Commitment to support radical reforms in the sugar Industry after assenting to the Sugar Bill 2022. Read more »
