News in Africa
The temporary Gambian import ban exposes onion production gaps
The government of The Gambia has announced a temporary restriction on the importation of potatoes and onions, stating that the...
High tariffs deprive Mauritanian exporters of strong Moroccan demand for watermelons
The Mauritanian watermelon season has begun as European demand is boosted by the arrival of Ramadan. However, Mauritanian exporters still...
Tanzania, Al Dahra ink $100m pact to boost sustainable agriculture production in the East African state
Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) and Al Dahra Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have...
WFP calls for safe humanitarian access as conflict escalates in South Sudan’s Jonglei State
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is calling on all parties to the conflict in to urgently halt...
Kenya moves to end VAT refund delays, boost agricultural exports
Kenya’s agricultural exporters are set for a major financial boost following the unveiling of wide-ranging tax and regulatory reforms under...
ILRI develops AI-powered chatbot for instant, evidence-based animal health answers
In a significant stride toward bridging the gap between livestock science and practical animal health decision-making, the International Livestock Research...
Kenya to establish national animal feed reserves to cushion livestock sector from drought
Kenya will establish national animal feed reserves to protect livestock and pastoralist livelihoods from recurring droughts that have previously wiped...
Study Shows Climate-Smart Feeding Systems Can Transform Tanzania’s Beef Sector
A new multi-institutional study has shown that combining locally formulated concentrate feeds with feedlot management can substantially increase beef production while sharply...
DSTI partners with FAO on Roadmap to Strengthen South Africa’s Agrifood Systems
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
Famine confirmed in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kadugli
FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in El Fasher and Kadugli;...