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African Youth Encouraged to Champion Food Sovereignty

[ad_1] The Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) emphasized the need for African youth to work collaboratively in driving food sovereignty and promoting agro-ecological advancement across the continent. The announcement was made yesterday during the launch of "The 1st Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024," under […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest

[ad_1] TLDR Cocoa futures surge by over 80% year-to-date due to heavy rains disrupting harvest season in Ivory Coast. Intense downpours hinder harvesting, drying, and transport of beans, causing supply concerns. Cocoa bean arrivals at Ivorian ports dropped sharply, reflecting global market volatility. Cocoa futures have surged by over 80% […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast On Sudan Conflict

[ad_1] TLDR World Bank revises 2024 Sub-Saharan Africa economic growth forecast to 3% due to ongoing civil war in Sudan impacting regional activity. Conflict in Sudan displaces 11 million people and causes economic collapse, with Sudan's economy projected to contract by 15.1% in 2024. Excluding Sudan, Sub-Saharan Africa expected to […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: Abortion Is a Fundamental Human Rights Issue

[ad_1] New York — The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Harare City Crowned Volleyball Champions

[ad_1] Veronica Gwaze — Harare City were crowned champions at the inaugural Pinkoctober Volleyball Ladies Tournament hosted at Mkushi Courts at the weekend after beating rivals University of Zimbabwe 3-2. In the nine-team race, which is set to be an annual event, Manyame Airforce and Support Unit settled for the […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

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