Sustainable Development Goals
Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027
The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Sustainable Development Goals
How the UN is assisting Mauritius to secure its food systems
Mauritius’ heavy dependence on food imports makes it vulnerable to global commodity and supply disruptions, but collaborative sustainable interventions are making a difference
Climate Change
Horn of Africa: Extreme drought deepens hunger in a region facing conflict
World Food Programme is working with governments on the frontlines of the region’s climate crisis, as millions struggle to eat
Sustainable development
Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021
The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report shows the world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition.
Op-Ed
“The War in Ukraine: A Silent Assault on the Developing World”
The crisis could throw up to 1.7 billion people into poverty, destitution and hunger
Empowerment
Unlocking the true potential of ‘false banana'
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
Also
Farmers embrace African 'miracle' rice
High-yielding 'Nerica' varieties to combat hunger and rural poverty
Web Feature
Africa’s economy grows, but many stomachs are empty
Africa Human Development Report stirs debate on food security
Audio
Urgent global action urged to stop hunger in Sahel
Window of opportunity to save people from hunger narrowing by the day
NEPAD in action
Combating Zambia’s ‘hidden hunger’
NEPAD and partners fortify food with vitamins and minerals