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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Prisoner rehabilitation in Pibor enters a new chapter with ‘green corrections’ initiative

From improved infrastructure to hands-on rehabilitation, this marks a renewed focus on dignity and development in South Sudan’s correctional system

“Effective prisoner rehabilitation remains one of the biggest concerns for us and our national prisons counterparts in South Sudan,” reveals Barbrah Nyamasoka. Barbrah is a corrections advisor with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). “With increasing conflict, insecurity and economic instability, we decided that boosting year-round farming in…

African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold & equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions"

From agribusiness in West Africa to fintech in East Africa, the AU is supporting private sector-led development across all regions

At the #USAfricaSummit2025 in Luanda, AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to a bold & equal partnership with the United States, stating, “We’re not seeking aid, but building co-created solutions.” He noted that with 1.3 billion people, abundant resources, & a surge in innovation, Africa is…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa

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    • Phytosanitary officers, plant health specialists and representatives of partner organizations after the opening ceremony of phase two of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) (Image credits: FAO/Madelene Cronje)
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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) launch second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme

Africa countries harness technology to combat plant pests and diseases and boost food

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second phase of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP) today – representing a major effort to stop the spread of…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

With farm co-ops, Senegal improves its agri-food value chains

Improving these value chains boosts food security, stimulate economic growth, and create sustainable jobs

Agricultural cooperatives let farmers pool their resources so they can get better prices for their produce and access more markets, including international ones. In Senegal, nearly one-third of mango and onion producers belong to one of 29 new or modernized cooperatives established by the PACAO programme. These cooperatives have forged…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Commemoration of World Drought and Desertification Day

The event featured presentations on various topics, including Eritrea’s commitment and experience in combating drought, land degradation, and desertification; land use change and its impact on poverty and livelihoods

World Drought and Desertification Day was commemorated at the national level at Embasoira Hotel, Asmara, on 17 June under the theme “Restore the Land – Unlock the Opportunity.” The event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, was attended by experts from the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment,…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa

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    • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) bilateral meeting with Minister for Food and Agriculture of Ghana Honourable Eric Opoku
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) bilateral meeting with Minister for Food and Agriculture of Ghana Honourable Eric Opoku

The FAO Assistant Director-General assured FAO’s continued close collaboration with the Government of Ghana

FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel met today with the Minister for Food and Agriculture of Ghana, Honourable Eric Opoku, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Accra. The FAO Assistant Director-General assured FAO’s continued close collaboration with the Government of Ghana. Discussions covered key upcoming global and…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Beninese small business gain international presence and know-how

A key milestone in that effort is the creation of a new Pôle Export, a platform that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to enter international markets

Benin wants to grow its exports, especially by small businesses working in food and technology. The African country believes this is the best way to lift its economy from the ranks of least developed countries. A key milestone in that effort is the creation of a new Pôle Export, a…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Zambia Advances Policy Alignment with Continental Fisheries and Aquaculture Strategy

Over the four-day workshop, stakeholders—including government officials, regional bodies, researchers, and consultants—are reviewing findings from national consultations on policy coherence with the PFRS

The Policy Framework and Reform Strategy (PFRS) for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa stands as one of the African Union's most transformative instruments for advancing the continent’s blue economy. Anchored in the principles of sustainability, food and nutrition security, and inclusive economic growth, the PFRS provides a coherent continental roadmap…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Conduct First Atoms4Food Assessment Mission to Burkina Faso

The mission assessed how nuclear and related technologies are being used to address challenges in enhancing crop production, improving soil quality and in animal production and health, as well as human nutrition

In a critical step toward addressing food insecurity in West Africa, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations have launched their first joint Atoms4Food Initiative Assessment Mission in Burkina Faso.  This mission aims to identify key gaps and opportunities for…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Conflict, Displacement and disease drive food insecurity and malnutrition to alarming level in parts of South Sudan

These areas have faced intense clashes and aerial bombardments that began in March, leading to large scale displacement. Some 32,000 people are in Catastrophic (IPC Phase 5) hunger conditions in Upper Nile state, more than three times the previous projection

The population in two counties in South Sudan are at risk of famine in the coming months, as conflict in Upper Nile state escalates, destroying homes, disrupting livelihoods, and impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid. The latest update by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) shows a deterioration in…