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South African Health department raises concerns over food poisoning incidents


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The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after…

Somalian Greenhouse farming to combat food insecurity


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Somalia has long suffered from food insecurity. Years of civil war, frequent droughts and recent flooding have led to malnutrition. However, a new crop of young and ambitious farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs are driving an…

Sudan: UN warns against food insecurity amid influx of migrants


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If a cease-fire agreement isn't signed soon between Sudan's warring sides and relief efforts aren't strengthened, refugees will look for safety beyond Sudan's neighbouring countries, the head of the United Nations refugee agency warned.…

Minister Commends NIHOTOUR’s ‘Mobile Training Kitchen Truck’


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The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, has commended the National Institute for Hospitality and  Tourism (NIHOTOUR) for the ‘Mobile Training Kitchen Truck’ intended to empower local cooks, food enthusiasts, and…

Ethiopia welcomes US decision to resume food aid


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Ethiopia on Wednesday has "welcomed" the announcement that the US Development Agency (USAID) would resume the delivery of food aid throughout the country, suspended in June, following the conclusion of an agreement to monitor aid…

Insecurity: House of Reps Seeks Government Intervention in Killings of Peasant Farmers 


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The 10th House of Representatives has urged the federal government to stop the killings of peasant farmers across the country and provide adequate security to enable them to harvest their crops without fear of attacks by insurgents or…

Niamey receives trucks of food, essentials from Burkina Faso


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Around 300 trucks of food and other materials crossed into Niger from Burkina Faso with many arriving in the capital, Niamey Sunday, according to a regional customs official. The convoy of trucks departed from Burkina Faso, the last open…

South Africa raises food security concerns in Russia-Africa summit


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South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called for peace in Ukraine during his speech at the Russia - Africa summit in St Petersburg. Ramaphosa also expressed his concern with the issue of food security in Africa following Russia's…

Food exports: NAFDAC reaches out to pre-shipment inspection agents


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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reached out to pre-shipment inspection agents at Nigerian ports on the need for them to collaborate to ensure that export-bound foods are not rejected abroad. The…