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, […]
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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 […]
Tanzania: A man killed by an elephant in the Ngorongoro reserve
A man was killed by an elephant in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Game Reserve, where the cohabitation of humans and wildlife has been a source of great […]
Nigeria: Dozens of people killed by “bandits” over the week-end
Gunmen killed dozens of people, including 11 security personnel, in two attacks over the week-end in central and northern Nigeria, local authorities said. Central and […]
Darfur: Inter-communal tensions still high despite improved security, UNAMID Head
While security has improved in Darfur, inter-communal tensions in the conflict-plagued region of Sudan are still high, with clashes over land and livestock, the head […]
Namibia: families of victims killed by hippos, crocodiles to get $8,297
Namibia will now compensate families of people killed by wild animals including crocodiles and hippos with up to $8,297. About nine people were killed by […]