By Lenah Bosibori A lobby group has called for the preservation of threatened indigenous seeds saying the move will enhance food security in the Africa adding that some companies producing seeds are on a mission to make money. Speaking in Nairobi during the African Biodiversity Network’s (ABN) 20th Anniversary celebrations of commitment to African biodiversity…
Africa’s stomach is empty and the hunger is growing
Africa’s stomach is empty and the hunger is growing. The continent is ravaged by a host of factors inhibiting food security and is trapped in what a recent report by the World Bank calls “the perfect storm”. Its consequences are disastrous. The Covid-19 pandemic was followed by the war in the Ukraine, which has led…
Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023
The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been honored with the prestigious Africa Food Prize for 2023, recognizing their exceptional leadership in the development of numerous bean varieties that improve farm productivity and profitability, and meet increasing consumer demand. The announcement was made by Africa Food Prize Chairperson, former Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete during the…
Climate change: Smallholder Farmers want financial backing
By Lenah Bosibori Phoebe Mwangangi is a smallholder farmer from Makueni County, a semi-arid area that receives minimal rainfall. Despite the minimal rainfall in the area, Mwangangi says that they are able to farm drought tolerant crops like sorghum, millet and cowpeas through the use of new innovative techniques that are fit for their…
Dar es Salaam Gathers 4000+ Delegates to Address Africa’s Food Systems Transformation Goals
The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum is set to convene from September 5th to 8th, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Under the leadership of H. E Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania. The Summit themed Recover, Regenerate, Act: Africa’s Solutions to Food Systems Transformation will provide a platform…
Climate change, COVID-19 reveal global society still against feminist agenda
By Henry Neondo The climate crisis and the COVID-19 have exposed anti-gender rights worldwide, Dr. Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver, said at the opening ceremony of the Women Deliver Conference 2023 (WD2023) that is holding in Kigali, Rwanda “The only way we can push past them is if we double down on…
KSADP and SAA flag off-farm inputs distribution worth more than N100million to boost crop yields
The Kano State Agropastoral Project (KSADP) and Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) today commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers across the 44 Local Governments Areas of the state as part of efforts to increase yield per ha, create wealth and income for farmers. Speaking at the event on Saturday, the Country Director of Sasakawa…
Buzzing Saviors: The Essential Role of Bees in Safeguarding Biodiversity, Combating Climate Change, and Nurturing Food Sovereignty in Africa
By Venter Mwongera In the vast continent of Africa, an army of small but mighty creatures plays a crucial role in protecting biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and achieving food sovereignty. These tireless workers are none other than bees-the World today, May 20th, 2023 celebrates World Bee Day. The purpose of this international day is to…