Zambia Seeks Greater Compensation After Toxic Copper Mine Spill
Zambia’s Government has signalled on September 11 it will push for further compensation for communities affected by February’s toxic spill at the Chinese-owned Sino-Metals Leach […]
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WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness in Landmark Public Health Victory
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Kenya free of sleeping sickness, a fatal parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly. This milestone makes […]
Nigeria: In 2025, L-PRES Plans to Vaccinate 1.4 Million Animals
In order to improve disease prevention and advance public and animal health, the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) is planning to vaccinate 1.4 […]
Fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria kills 59
On September 9, Nigerian authorities reported that a collision between a tanker truck and a lorry carrying passengers and livestock has resulted in at least […]
Family farming leads production in Angola with 91.5% of farms
Family farming comprises 91.5% of farms in Angola, 66% of which are still run using hoes and manual means, the rest being run by entrepreneurs, […]
Mozambican economy grew 4.67% in the second quarter
Mozambique’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 4.67% in the second quarter, driven by growth in the primary sector, according to the National Accounts report released […]
FAO provides Senegal close to $250,000 to fight Tsetse flies causing loss of livestock
The UN agency for Food and Agriculture, FAO, has granted Senegal’s Ministry of Livestock and Animal Productions around $250,000 earmarked to help the West African […]
Namibia to sell 40 crocodiles after attacks on humans
The Namibian Government said on Thursday that it would put some 40 crocodiles up for sale and issue more permits to kill the reptile following […]
Cape Verde to invest 526 thousand euros for this year’s agricultural campaign
The Cape Verdean Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) will provide 58 million escudos (526 thousand euros) for this year’s agricultural campaign, in which it […]
Drought in Somalia could cause 135 deaths a day, says UN
The record drought in the Horn of Africa could lead to 135 deaths per day in Somalia between January and June, the Somali Ministry of […]