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Recent diplomatic efforts by the United States and Qatar give hope for ending the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). But these peace initiatives must be supported with food for the ...

African leaders will meet for the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025: an opportunity to build momentum as the continent seeks to sustainably nourish its growing population. This rising need is all the ...

The persistence of Africa's conflicts has directly contributed to a record 167 million Africans facing acute food insecurity with an estimated 700,000 threatened by famine.

Two agencies have launched a project to improve food safety in 10 African countries. The African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC) said the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and ...

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African Union (AU), tasked with ...