March 05
Nigeria: Floods, Drought, and Hunger - Unpacking the Dire Effects of Climate Change On Nutrition and Food Security [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The world is grappling with interconnected challenges, including climate change, which is being seen through extreme weather events such as rising global temperatures, droughts,… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Goats, Cows Chew Up What Is Left of Soroti City's Greens
Nile Post
The increasing presence of stray goats and cows in Soroti City has raised concerns among residents, who are pointing fingers at local authorities for failing to address the issue. Read more »
March 04
Somalia: Famine Looms in Somalia Without Funding Boost, WFP Says
UN News
"The time to step up is now" for the people of Somalia, where drought threatens 1.7 million young children at risk of acute malnutrition, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Faces Worsening Hunger As Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 1 Million More People Into Food Insecurity
WFP
This a summary of what was said by WFP's Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Jean-Martin Bauer at the Geneva Palais Briefing. Alarming new data from Somalia shows… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Sachet Water Production in FCT
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday cracked down on illegal sachet water production in Dutse Alhaji and Dawaki, Federal Capital… Read more »
Africa: Strong Food Systems Can Deliver Progress for Everyone, Everywhere - UN Deputy Chief
UN News
In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development,… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Lifting of Ban On Vegetable Exports to Botswana
SAnews.gov.za
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Circulation of Substandard Insulin Syringes
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the illegal circulation and marketing of a substandard and falsified medical… Read more »
Kenya: NCPB to Begin Collection of 321,000 Bags of Wheat to Address Crisis
Capital FM
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the National Cereals and Produce Board ) will begin collecting 321,000 bags of wheat from farmers to address the ongoing wheat crisis… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC - Renewed War, Renewed Threats [editorial]
Vanguard
Since the late Professor Dora Akunyili left the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in December 2008, the Agency has hardly made front page news… Read more »
March 03
Africa: When Did Our Ancestors Start to Eat Meat Regularly? Fossilised Teeth Get Us Closer to the Answer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For decades, scientists have been learning more about the diets of early hominins, particularly their reliance on plants. Yet we still don't know when these ancestors of humans… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$1.2m Grant Launched to Empower Women Fishmongers
Liberian Observer
In an effort to strengthen the role of women in the fisheries sector, the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) has launched a Women Empowerment Grant, aiming… Read more »
Uganda: Hot Weather, Rising Food Prices Push Up Inflation in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
The effects of harsh weather conditions are not only causing discomfort for Ugandans but are also impacting the economy, with rising food prices contributing to inflationary… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Committed to Boosting Nigeria's Food Security - Minister
Daily Trust
Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday, 1st March, 2025 assured farmers and pastoralists in Udobo, Gamawa, Bauchi State, of the federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Signs $4.3bn Deal With Brazil to Boost Fertiliser Production
Daily Trust
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has stated that the federal government recently signed a $4.3 billion memorandum of understanding with Brazil targeted at boosting… Read more »
Nigeria: Macro-Economic Headwinds Bite As Nestle, Nb, MTN Declare N954.83bn Loss
This Day
Nestle Nigeria Plc, Nigerian Breweries Plc and MTN Nigeria Communication Plc have declared a whooping N954.83 billion loss in 2024, attributable to hike in net loss on foreign… Read more »
March 01
Uganda: Drought Deepens Financial Struggles for Farmers and Saccos Amid Rising Loan Defaults
Nile Post
The drought has caused significant crop failure and a lack of pasture, leading to low production of both crops and milk. Read more »
February 28
Africa: In Crisis-Hit Parts of Africa, WFP School Meals Offer a Vital Lifeline to Kids - and Their Families
WFP
As African governments mark a decade of progress on school feeding, the push is on to get more children on board Read more »
Eritrea: UN Warns of Eritrean Troops' Continued Abuses in Tigray Amid Impunity, Cites 'Lack of Political Will' On Rights Violations in Eritrea
Addis Standard
The United Nations has warned that Eritrean troops continue to commit human rights abuses in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and raised concerns over persisting impunity despite… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Maintains Ban On in-Shell Macadamia Exports As Harvesting Begins
Capital FM
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has announced the start of the 2025 macadamia harvesting season on March 1, while reaffirming the government's… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: N-774 - a Community-Centric Approach That Could Address Nigeria's Malnutrition Crisis From the Ground Up [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Weak community engagement often undermines efforts to tackle Nigeria's malnutrition crisis. The Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative aims to shift this paradigm. During its launch,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Malnutrition Crisis - Why a Cheaper Basket of Healthy Food Is the Answer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The death in early February of a 9-year-old South African boy, Alti Willard, who drank poison while scavenging for food in rubbish bins with his father, is a tragic reflection of… Read more »
Namibia: Cattle Must Be Vaccinated Prior to Export - Officials
Namibian
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has directed that all cattle destined for export must be vaccinated against lumpy skin disease (LSD) a minimum of 21 days and a maximum… Read more »
Nigeria: UK to Drive Nigeria's Agric Sector Growth With £204m Investment
This Day
The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has announced its readiness to inject £204 million in private sector finance and investment to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Peppe Terra Cooking Paste - Make Your Meals Effortlessly
This Day
Cooking is more than just a routine, it's an experience, a way to create moments, share love, and bring people together. The right ingredients don't just add flavour, they… Read more »
