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FAO Regional Office for Africa
Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), European Union (EU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) launch EUR 10 million initiative to accelerate the implementation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Agricultural Policy

Launch signals stronger commitment to regional agricultural transformation in Southern Africa

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has launched the second phase of the European Union (EU)-funded project Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (STOSAR II). The launch, held in Gaborone, Botswana, marked a…

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

3rd Regional Workshop on Fisheries, Aquaculture, and the Blue Economy in Africa’s Development

Participants were called upon to champion the value of fisheries and aquaculture in their respective countries to drive visibility, awareness, and policy support

The 3rd Awareness Enhancing Workshop on the Importance of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Blue Economy in Africa’s Socio-Economic Development, is being held from 07–09 April 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together key stakeholders from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities, development partners, and civil society, and AWFISHNET South Africa Chapter…

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

Mainstreaming Progressive Control Pathways for Animal Trypanosomiasis in Africa

Animal Trypanosomiasis remains a significant constraint to animal health and food security in most African countries

Today, the Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) begins a three-day pivotal workshop in Mombasa, Kenya. This event is organized in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and supported by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program through the COMBAT project.…

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

Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region: Enhancing the "One Health" Approach

The event gathered approximately 60 participants, including representatives from member countries, human and animal health data managers, and professionals responsible for epidemiological reporting

Hosted by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), in partnership with the Regional Animal Health Center (RAHC) and the Health Security Program for West and Central Africa (HeSP), the Annual Meeting of Data Managers for Epidemiological Surveillance based on the "One Health" approach, underscored the regional commitment to effective implementation…

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

Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TAD) for Africa: Strengthening Collaboration Against Transboundary Animal Diseases

The meeting also covers new country representations following recent elections, including Morocco and Nigeria as new members, and the renewal of the RSC presidency and vice presidency

The 12th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC12) of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (GF-TADs) for Africa is underway in Mbabane, Eswatini, from March 11 to 13, 2025. This pivotal gathering brings together key stakeholders from the African Union (AU), the Food and…

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

First Stakeholder Meeting on Raising Awareness for the Eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) for the Central African Region

PPR continues to ravage small ruminant herds, a highly contagious and fatal disease, creating all manner of disruptions in the socioeconomic environment and trade

A top livestock health problem in Africa that touches the lives of millions of people relying on small ruminants for income and food security is the battle against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), affecting small ruminants. Sheep and goats are important in Central Africa, where a diversity of animal species-from…

Alta Mar

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    • Figure 3: Chairman of Alta Mar, Mr. Jan-Helge Dahl
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Norwegian Expertise Meets Moroccan Waters: Halieutis Fair 2025 Highlights Alta Mar’s Transformative Project

Alta Mar is among the few globally capable of successfully cultivating Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, a significant milestone in sustainable aquaculture

The Halieutis Fair 2025 hosted a notable event, “From Fjords to the Atlantic: Applying Norwegian Aquaculture Expertise in Moroccan Waters,” spotlighting the transformative Alta Mar project (www.AltaMar.no), an aquaculture initiative in Safi, Morocco. This side event highlighted the success of Norwegian-Moroccan collaboration in advancing sustainable aquaculture practices. Alta Mar, a…

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

FISH-FRIENDLY: Advancing Sustainable Fisheries through Innovative Policies in Africa

Through joint efforts and smart investments, AU-IBAR hopes to empower local communities and stakeholders, fight for equitable trade practices, and secure the long-term growth of Africa's fisheries and aquaculture industry

The importance of effective policies in fisheries and aquaculture was underscored at the 15th Malabo Montpellier Forum, convened on January 30th, 2025, where Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of the African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), and staff from the AU-IBAR FishGov2 and Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in the…

State House Uganda
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President Museveni meets Delegation from Emirates Airlines

President Museveni warmly welcomed the delegation to Uganda, highlighting the uniqueness of the country's beautiful climate that he attributed to the country sitting on Equator

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday 21st January 2025 met a high-level delegation from the Emirates Airlines who paid a courtesy call on him at State House, Entebbe. The delegation which was led by the Emirates Country Manager for Uganda Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Taher and accompanied by the Emirates Station…

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

Africa Adopts Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035 and the Critical Role of Animal Resources

Animal resources were a key mention at the summit as integral to Africa’s food and nutritional security

The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Extraordinary Summit, which took place at the Speke Resort in Kampala, Uganda, from January 9th to 11th, 2025, was a turning point in the continent's agricultural history. A major step for attaining sustainable agricultural growth, food security, and poverty reduction across the continent…