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

Uganda: Speaker tasks agriculture committee to review status of valley dams

The committee observed that works on most water for agriculture facilities had delayed, were facing land discrepancies or had not been handed over to the respective local governments upon completion

The Speaker, Anita Among, has tasked the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to make a comprehensive study on the status of valley dams and irrigations schemes across the country. The directive given during the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, follows recommendations by the committee following their…

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

The African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) High-Level Annual Coordination Online Meeting: Charting the Course for Animal Resources Development in Africa

One of the standout aspects of this gathering is the inclusive platform it will provide for all participants

The African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is set to host its highly anticipated High-Level Annual Coordination Online Meeting on the 24th of November 2023. This pivotal gathering brings together key stakeholders, experts, and representatives from across the continent to deliberate on strategies and initiatives aimed at bolstering the…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: Bangladeshi veterinarians support animal conservation efforts in Wau

These Blue Helmets handed over much-needed supplies to the local animal reserve here, including disinfectants, vaccinations, medicines, and hand pumps to ensure a portable water supply

Lack of veterinary support continues to be a challenge for animal breeders, even as livestock is an essential source of income for communities in South Sudan. Critically, this inadequacy spills over into sustainably protecting this young nation’s biodiversity. In Wau, the capital of Western Bahr El Ghazal state, local wildlife…

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

Uganda: ‘Increase staffing at agriculture mechanization centres’

The MPs visited mechanisation centres in Uganda to appreciate progress made in transitioning from rudimentary to high-end farming tools

Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has asked the government to increase funding for human resource development at regional agricultural mechanisation centres in the country. Led by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Janet Okori-Moe, the MPs visited mechanisation centres in Uganda to appreciate progress made in transitioning from rudimentary to…

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

Aquaculture Africa (AFRAQ) 2023 Conference Spotlight: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources's (AU-IBAR) Strategies for Advancing Aquatic Animal Health in Africa's Sustainable Blue Economy

Emphasizing the integration of aquatic animal health management into this strategy, AU-IBAR stressed the essential link between healthy aquatic ecosystems and the economic prosperity

During the AFRAQ 2023 Conference and African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society Exposition being held in Lusaka, Zambia, AU-IBAR was actively engaged in discussions regarding aquatic animal health, welfare, and biosecurity. Their contributions specifically revolved around key strategies, such as the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM) and the Blue…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) responds to an Mpox outbreak in Bolomba

From the end of August to mid-October 2023, an MSF emergency team was present in Bolomba to support the Ministry of Health in the response

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s western province of Equateur, the people in the Bolomba health zone have been affected by an Mpox outbreak over the past months. From the end of August to mid-October 2023, an MSF emergency team was on-site to help health authorities treat patients and combat…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Communities harness the power of collective action in Mozambique

The role of goat rearing in strengthening rural communities' food security and resilience

On a sunny day in Cabo Delgado, light gleams off the trees shading Muripa Intupo. Muripa tends to his goats, placing large branches of leaves in the pen for them to feast upon. As a member of a local farmers’ association, Muripa has taken the lead in caring for the…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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African Development Bank supports small livestock farmers in Zambia to adapt to climate change

With 96.7% of households adopting new production practices for milk, the nutritional benefits for adults and children have also improved

The Climate Resilient Livestock Management Project, implemented by the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) in Zambia between 2017 and 2022, has helped to equip small livestock farmers to adapt to climate change. In particular, the percentage of targeted households with enough water for their animals to drink all year round has…

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

Advancing Food Safety in Africa: African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) convenes the 14th Pan African National Codex Contact Point Officers Meeting

Codex Standards serve as a global benchmark for best practices in food safety, helping countries adopt these practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and ensure consumer well-being

From November 1st to 2nd, 2023, AU-IBAR coordinated the Fourteenth Pan African National Codex Contact Point Officers Meeting. This event was in preparation for the forthcoming 46th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), scheduled to take place from November 27 to December 2, 2023, in Rome, Italy. The primary…

U.S. Embassy in Botswana
Source: U.S. Embassy in Botswana |

Launch of Wildlife Forensic Laboratory in Kasane

This center will help Botswana strengthen its forensic science capabilities to better investigate and prosecute wildlife crimes and serve as a center for excellence in Southern Africa

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has awarded a $2.6 million grant to Virginia Tech and the Kasane-based NGO, Centre for African Resources: Animals, Communities and Land Use (CARACAL) that will establish a new Wildlife Forensic Laboratory in Kasane.  The Wildlife Forensic…