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Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Livestock vaccination in Molqui sub-zone

Commending the efforts the Government is undertaking to ensure the health of their livestock, the farmers called for the sustainability of the program

During a livestock vaccination program conducted in November, around 100 thousand livestock were vaccinated in the Molqui sub-zone, according to Mr. Leul Gaim, head of livestock resources in the sub-zone. In the program, which was carried out in 19 administrative areas of the sub-zone, 65 thousand livestock were vaccinated against…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Forests and wildlife in Molqui sub-zone

The people engaged in forestry and wildlife preservation activities in the Faulina administrative area indicated that the coordinated effort is significantly contributing to the preservation initiative

Mr. Goush Tewolde, representative of the Forestry and Wildlife Authority, reported that the strong efforts to preserve and develop forest and wildlife resources are registering encouraging results. Mr. Goush indicated that, as a result of the active control mechanisms put in place, coupled with awareness-raising activities to enhance public understanding,…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Africa rallies around forest innovation as African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) opens in The Gambia

25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission opens in Banjul

The 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC25) has opened in Banjul, The Gambia, with a clear call for African countries to scale up innovation and reinforce political commitment to protect and restore Africa’s forests and wildlife. Delegates from across the continent are attending the week-long meeting, organised by…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Eastern Africa Confronts Endemic Foot and Mouth Disease Threat as Regional Stakeholders Validate Long-Term Control Strategy

Without a harmonised regional approach, national initiatives alone cannot effectively manage the transboundary nature of FMD or mitigate its cascading impacts on livelihoods, nutrition, and national economies

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains one of the most persistent threats to livestock production, food security, and trade across Eastern Africa. Despite being routinely ranked among the top three priority diseases by governments and livestock keepers, the region continues to experience widespread outbreaks, significant economic losses, and constrained market access due…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Strengthening Veterinary Product Regulation in Africa

Africa continues to lose over USD 4 billion annually due to preventable animal diseases, with weak access to quality veterinary products being a major contributor

From 17 to 19 November 2025, AU-IBAR, AU-PANVAC, GALVmed, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, and their partners are convening a consultative meeting in Nairobi to advance the harmonisation of veterinary product regulation across Africa. The meeting has gathered national regulatory authorities, Chief Veterinary Officers, regional bodies, manufacturers, and technical organisations to address long-standing challenges in…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) advances market coodination and investment matchmaking in Kenya's livestock sector

Feed costs emerged as a particularly significant constraint, with calls for targeted subsidies on livestock feed and inputs to stabilize production costs and enhance profitability

Through a demonstrated market coordination and investment matchmaking forum, the African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform continues to play a critical role in strengthening coordination, investment and private sector integration across Africa's livestock value chains. Representing the AU-IBAR Director, Mr. John Oppong, the Economics, Markets and Trade Coordinator, emphasized the…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Parliament directs compensation of family after baboon attack on child

Parliament urged the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to find lasting interventions to protect communities living in the district and other parts of the country from attacks by wild animals

Parliament has directed that a family whose four-month-old child snatched by baboons and later found dead in a forest is compensated.  The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, gave the directive to the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities during plenary on Thursday, 30 October 2025. He observed that children in Kagadi…

Republic Of South Africa: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Source: Republic Of South Africa: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment |

South Africa reaffirms oppositions to ivory and rhino horn trade

South Africa’s approach to elephant and rhino conservation is grounded in sustainability, protection of biodiversity, and support for communities who live alongside wildlife

Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming CITES COP20. This is incorrect. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) reaffirms that South Africa remains fully committed to the…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa |

Strengthening livelihoods through fodder value chain development in Somalia

A Scalable model for resilient and inclusive livestock systems

Facing recurrent and intensifying climate shocks, FAO is scaling up a strategic intervention to secure Somali livelihoods. With a dedicated portfolio worth USD 70 million, half invested directly in Fodder Value Chain (FVC) development, FAO Somalia demonstrates how a multi-project, systems-based approach builds resilience, drives productivity, and stabilizes incomes across the country.  Livestock…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Select Committee Concludes Workshop on Threatened Protected Species Regulations and Draft Notice Involving African Lions

The committee stressed the importance of aligning all nine provinces and members of the select committee on issues regarding the regulation of TOPS and the draft notice on African lions

The Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources, along with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment including provincial legislatures, concluded a two-day workshop in Cape Town on Sunday. The focus was on threatened or protected species (TOPS) regulations and the draft notice prohibiting certain activities involving…