Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

World Food Programme (WFP) and the Republic of Madagascar sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen food security and transform agricultural systems

The collaboration under the memorandum of understanding, effective from December 2024, will continue for a period of four years and is based national priorities and the sustainable development goals

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to promoting food and nutrition security, strengthening the resilience of vulnerable groups, and transforming the country's food systems by signing a memorandum of understanding in Madagascar. This strategic cooperation is based on four…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Establishes Regional Packaging and Production Workshop for Women Manufacturers in Niger

The project aims to reduce time and labor losses in agricultural production and packaging, ultimately helping to prevent market losses

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Nayaba Women Manufacturers Association, has established a Regional Packaging and Production Workshop in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Niger faces significant challenges in food security, national stability, and energy needs. The industrialization process, a cornerstone of development, is hindered by…

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The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges Program Organized its 4th Buyers/Sellers Meeting between 165 Companies during the Food Africa Exhibition in Egypt

745 Bilateral Meetings held between Arab and African companies in the Food Industry, discussed potential transactions worth an estimated US$34 million

The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, a pioneering initiative to enhance trade and economic integration between Arab and African nations, successfully concluded the Fourth Edition of the Arab-Africa Buyers/Sellers Meeting in Agrifood Products. Held at the Al Manara International Conference Center in Cairo, Egypt, the event took place alongside the…

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POWERADE Launches the Athletes Code, a Commitment to Supporting Mental Health in Sports

Together with Alex Morgan, Tatjana Smith, Linda Motlhalo, Douglas Matera, and Team Powerade, Brand is Elevating Athlete Partnerships & Focusing on Meaningful Athlete Support

POWERADE (www.POWERADE.com) today announced The Athletes Code, a commitment to a more inclusive and progressive relationship with athlete partners to support their mental well-being. Launching in partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Champion Alex Morgan, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tatjana Smith, South African footballer Linda Motlhalo, and Brazilian…

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini

A team of experts from the IAEA, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) met with Emaswati counterparts to formally launch an imPACT Review of the country’s cancer treatment capacities

Since becoming a Member State of the IAEA in 2013, the Kingdom of Eswatini has made measurable progress towards the achievement of its national development objectives, as well as those established in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, through continuous engagement with the Agency’s technical cooperation (TC) programme. Training courses, expert…

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

Africa Secures Leadership Role at the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, a joint initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has long been the cornerstone of international food safety

The 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC47) was held physically at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland, from 25 to 30 November 2024. This session brought together global stakeholders to adopt critical food safety and quality standards aimed at protecting consumer health and ensuring fair…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

The Republic of Korea strengthens its commitment to food security in Madagascar

Through this contribution, WFP has procured 432 metric tons of food commodities including pulses, fortified vegetable oil and specialized nutritious foods

The World Food Programme (WFP) warmly welcomes an in-kind contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice and a US$ 1 million cash contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK), enabling WFP to enhance the lean season emergency food response to 548,000 vulnerable people, in the south and southeast of Madagascar,…

Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dispatches Two Aircraft Carrying Relief Aid to Zambia and Guinea-Conakry

The UAE’s leadership is committed to continuously supporting international efforts to provide aid and assistance to communities and countries across the world

Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, the UAE has dispatched two aircraft carrying relief aid to the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Guinea. The UAE dispatched an aircraft to Zambia, carrying 50 tonnes of food aid, in response to the drought…

Source: UN News |

General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens

Addressing the General Assembly on Tuesday, President Philémon Yang called for urgent collective action to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and stressed the shared responsibility of UN bodies to safeguard global peace and security

He was speaking at an Assembly meeting convened following the use of veto by Russia at the Security Council earlier this month. The negative vote by the permanent Council member prevented the adoption of a draft resolution that would have strengthened measures to protect civilians and increase humanitarian access across Sudan. The…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urges greater focus on humanitarian needs of vulnerable populations and implementation of at-scale programming to strengthen resilience against recurrent shocks

FAO high-level delegation met people affected by conflict, as well as government officials, donor partners, and aid workers to scale up effective responses to persistently high levels of hunger

Today, FAO Deputy Director-General, Beth Bechdol, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa (RAF), Abebe Haile-Gabriel, and Director of the FAO’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience, Rein Paulsen, have concluded a seven-day mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to raise awareness of the severe food security…