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Africa rallies around forest innovation as African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) opens in The Gambia

25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission opens in Banjul

The 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) has opened in Banjul, The Gambia, with a clear call for African countries to scale up innovation and reinforce political commitment to protect and restore Africa’s forests and wildlife. Delegates from across the continent are attending the week-long meeting, organised by…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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17th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17): “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation”

West Africa unites for sustainable and innovative climate adaptation solutions

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW) held the 17th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17) in Abidjan from 18 to 21 November 2025, under the theme: “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation.” Over four days, MDT17 brought together experts, policymakers,…

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West African countries committed to boosting women’s empowerment in agrifood systems

Gender equality champions from Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone gather to discuss implementation of CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Gender Equality and Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition

Women are at the beating heart of agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. They lead through innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, but still face a much steeper slope compared to men in accessing and controlling basic resources which are crucial for their wellbeing and development. In addition, gender inequalities are a major…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Combating antimicrobial resistance in the poultry value chain through the farmer field schools approach

n 2023, selected Veterinary Services officers from across Africa, including Zimbabwe, went through the standard FFS master training programme in Kenya, strengthening regional expertise in farmer-led learning

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a natural phenomenon in which micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop the ability to survive exposure to antimicrobial agents, rendering medications less effective or ineffective for treating infections. As the world grapples with AMR, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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From Soil to Systems: How Zimbabwe is scaling innovation for food security and rural transformation

Women farmers are actively investing in smartphones to participate more fully in digital agriculture

In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Anticipatory Action: Towards a Coordinated and Progressive Approach to Crises in West and Central Africa

Through its Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW), FAO plays a major role within the regional Task Force on Anticipatory Action (TFAA)

The first Regional Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action, held from 28 to 30 October 2025 in Dakar, concluded with a strong collective commitment from participants - including FAO’s Emergency and Resilience Unit (REOWA) - and a clear consensus on the need to act earlier and together in the face of…

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One Health Day: Africa Joint Quadripartite Statement

The Regional Quadripartite Coordination Group stands ready to support African countries in implementing One health initiatives through technical assistance, policy guidance, and strategic advocacy

On this One Health Day of 2025, we the Regional Representatives/Directors in Africa representing the Quadripartite Regional Coordination Group comprising of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH),…

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FAO and RUFORUM Renew Partnership for Agricultural Education & Innovation in Africa

The renewed five-year collaboration reaffirms FAO and RUFORUM’s shared commitment to advancing higher agricultural education, research, and innovation across Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) have renewed their partnership through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony attended by senior officials from both institutions. The renewed five-year collaboration…

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is strengthening the operational capacities of country teams in West Africa through sub-regional training

This initiative responds to the urgent need to improve the management of field projects, strengthen implementation performance and consolidate accountability mechanisms in the sub-region

From October 20 to 24, 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organized a five-day sub-regional training workshop on operations in Saly, Senegal. The objective was to improve the operational performance of project teams in FAO offices in West African countries. Organised by the FAO Sub-Regional…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Strengthening livelihoods through fodder value chain development in Somalia

A Scalable model for resilient and inclusive livestock systems

Facing recurrent and intensifying climate shocks, FAO is scaling up a strategic intervention to secure Somali livelihoods. With a dedicated portfolio worth USD 70 million, half invested directly in Fodder Value Chain (FVC) development, FAO Somalia demonstrates how a multi-project, systems-based approach builds resilience, drives productivity, and stabilizes incomes across the country.  Livestock…