El Niño-induced drought endangers maize, risking food security across Southern Africa.
Food security
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To combat a severe food crisis, Nigeria bans grain exports, aiming to ensure food sufficiency for 31.5 million people facing hunger threats.
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Zambia, one of Africa’s largest copper producers, is facing a severe drought that could threaten its food production and economic stability. The government has announced plans to adjust its national…
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Morocco is facing a severe water shortage that has reduced its irrigated area by almost half and endangered its food production and exports. The country has experienced six consecutive years…
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AFEX, a leading African commodities platform, has received a $26.5 million investment from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. The partnership aims to boost…
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Many Africans are finding it hard to make ends meet as food and fuel prices keep rising, creating a cost-of-living crisis that could hamper the continent’s economic recovery. The crisis…
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Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is facing a looming food crisis as rice, vegetable oil, and other staples prices are expected to soar further this month. The main reason for…