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

Collaborating for Success in Inter-Regional Efforts to Eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)

The first five-year PPR Global Eradication Programme (PPR GEP) laid the groundwork, and insights gained during this period have informed the development of operational guides

The worldwide effort to combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is about to reach a defining moment with the upcoming Inter-Regional Economic Community Meeting. The event, organized by AU-IBAR and the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from April 21st to 24th, 2024, with the objective…

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

Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Highlights from the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group

Biosecurity emerged as a key concern, with calls for regional collaboration and structured protocols to address transboundary challenges and facilitate market access

From April 16th to 18th, 2024, AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD convened the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism to formulate knowledge products and discuss key recommendations for African fisheries reform and sustainable development. Mrs. Hellen Guebama, Fisheries Officer at AU-IBAR, speaking on…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS) convenes community dialogue to end cattle-related conflict in Kidepo valley

Kraal leaders agreed to disarm perpetrators, arrest suspects, and introduce animal permits for movements

For decades, communities in Torit, Budi, and Ikotos counties of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state have been caught in a persistent cycle of intercommunal violence. These entrenched divides are driven by cattle raids, revenge killings as well as seasonal cattle migration which brings with it competition over grazing areas and water…

Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government
Source: Republic Of South Africa: Western Cape Provincial Government |

South Africa: Research at Outeniqua Research Farm benefits the dairy industry

Specialist dairy researcher at the Outeniqua Research Farm, Professor Robin Meeske highlighted that the profitability of milk production is under pressure due to increasing input costs

Earlier today, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, visited the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s (WCDoA) Outeniqua Research Farm, outside George, which is known for its research on dairy production from planted pasture. Results on pasture and the concentrate component of the dairy feed provide guidelines to producers…

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

Empowering Communities: Workshop on Livelihood Assessment for Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) in Ghana

The primary objective of the workshop is to conduct a preliminary socio-economic livelihood needs assessment within the Dusornu CREMA

From the 8th to the 12th of April 2024 in Ghana, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and AU-IBAR are working together in empowering communities within the Dusornu Community Resource Management Area (CREMA). The context for this workshop lies within the broader framework of the 'Management of Mangroves…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Implemented Over 200 Projects and Activities in Tunisia in 12 Years

TİKA has carried out various projects to strengthen the administrative and civil infrastructure in Tunisia

Over the past twelve years, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has successfully implemented 208 projects and activities in Tunisia spanning a diverse range of areas from education to healthcare, from agriculture and animal husbandry to administrative and civil infrastructure. TİKA, which began its activities in the country in 2012…

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Kenya has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) as the government plan to develop a Center of Excellence in Feed Technology Training

The Kenya Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) was officially launched by Halima Nenkare, the Director of Livestock Production in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

The livestock sector is a significant contributor to Kenya's GDP, employing over 50% of the agricultural labour force. The Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project aims to address challenges in Africa's Feed and Fodder sector by strengthening stakeholders. Despite the potential for the livestock sector to contribute to…

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

Uganda Wildlife Authority admits lack of due diligence in contracting firm

The committee interrogated the role of the Contracts Committee, raising concerns about the absence of rigorous background checks

Members of Parliament sitting on the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have interrogated Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) officials regarding a loss of Shs180 million incurred in a contract related to the gorilla permit system. The inquiry was prompted by revelations from the December 2023 Auditor General’s…

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

Building Capacity for Data-driven Fisheries and Aquaculture Management

This effort aimed to improve data entry and transmission capabilities between member states, allowing for improved management of fisheries and aquaculture resources

AU-IBAR, with support from the European Union (EU) through the Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Development in Africa - Phase Two Project (FishGov 2), organised a training programme for AU Member States. The session, held on March 7th and 8th, 2024, in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya, was…

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

The Role of Technology and Innovation in One Health Resilience: Insights from Somalia One Health Conference (SOHC) 2024

The Somali One Health Conference, organized by the Somali One Health Centre of Abrar University, serves as a biennial platform dedicated to expanding One Health knowledge and actions in Somalia and beyond

AU-IBAR recently took part in the 2nd Somalia One Health Conference held in Mogadishu from March 3rd to 5th, 2024, under the theme "Empowering One Health Workforce to Drive Positive Change for Somalia and the World." The Conference was attended by various representatives from Government and Stakeholders playing key roles…