The total of pregnant and breastfeeding women requiring treatment for acute malnutrition reached 112,401. On Monday, the country’s National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said that at least a million people in Kenya are struggling with food insecurity and in need of humanitarian assistance. Related:Kenya: Refugees & Asylum Seekers Must Surrender Travel Documents NDMA noted in […]

Speaking at the event, Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente emphasized the critical need for collaboration between governments, the private sector and other stakeholders to achieve sustainable food systems.

FAO Country Representative Etienne Peterschmitt welcomed the new funding and highlighted its significance in contributing to enhanced food security and resilience for communities along the Shabelle River.

According to the AU, food safety in Africa’s informal markets has been historically neglected or mismanaged, with some 90 million people in the continent affected by foodborne illnesses annually, leading to an estimated 16 billion U.S. dollars in productivity losses.

According to FAO, increased local food production is expected to generate more than 50 million U.S. dollars per season in production value and income, and lead to savings of up to 36 million dollars per year in humanitarian assistance costs as the food security situation improves.

On Tuesday, Somalia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a 31.22-million-U.S.-dollar agreement to strengthen food security and build residences in rural areas. Related: Somalia: 1.4 Mln Doses of Cholera Vaccine Received, Cases Surge The Rural Livelihood Resilience Program will improve the lives of rural smallholders by raising their productivity, incomes, and nutrition […]