African Union Adopts the Statute for the Establishment of a Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges

African Union Adopts the Statute for the Establishment of a Continental Food Safety Agency to Address Critical Health and Trade Challenges

The African Union has taken a historic step towards enhancing food safety across the continent with the adoption of the statute for the establishment of the Africa Food Safety Agency during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 16 February 2025. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in the continent's commitment to protecting consumer health, strengthening Africa's…

Creation of Africa Food Safety Agency edges closer

The creation of the Africa Food Safety Agency has moved a step closer to reality following a meeting in February. Adoption of the statute to establish the agency was taken during the 38th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Officials said the decision shows the continent’s commitment to protecting consumer health, strengthening food safety governance and facilitating trade in safe food prod…

South African growers welcome Botswana's decision to lift vegetable import ban

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed Botswana's decision to lift its ban on vegetable imports. The move is seen as a significant step towards strengthening trade within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and aligning with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade…

African Countries Have Capacity To Ensure Global Food Sufficiency – Makinde – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

IBADAN – Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that African countries have the capacity to ensure food sufficiency in the world, apart from meeting their local needs. He stated this on Wednesday, during a high-level panel discussion held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Headquarters, Ibadan, as part of the Presidential Visit […]

African States Urged to Implement Agroecology Policies - Regeneration International

Stakeholders representing smallholder food producers, civil society organisations, researchers, and policymakers in Africa have called on governments to invest in agroecology to advance food sovereignty across the continent. The stakeholders, led by the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) Chairperson Hakim Baliraine, urged African states to prioritise agroecology by developing and funding policies that support farmers, …

African lawmakers join forces for climate resilience and sustainable Agriculture

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU In a concerted effort to address pressing legislative and strategic challenges, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) recently convened a joint session involving the Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources; the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth and People with Disabilities; and the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. This transpired last week in Midrand, South Africa where the PAP …