Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled

Kenya: Research Initiative to Boost Home-grown School Feeding Unveiled By Joyce Ojanji With Kenya being recognized globally for its efforts in school feeding, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and its partners have launched a research initiative to boost home-grown school feeding. Working in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and with grant support from […]
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Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO

Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Named VillageReach’s New CEO Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, a dynamic leader in global health, is joining VillageReach, a non-profit global health organization, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He brings his vast expertise, advocating for and implementing systemic health reforms across Africa. Dr. Ogwell’s leadership is marked by his commitment to improving health […]
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Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance

Africa’s Pastoralists Hold Key to Sustainable Livestock, Environmental Balance By Daouda Ngom Across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems that are closely linked to our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance. In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. And […]
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COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign

COP 30: World Animal Protection Unveils Just Transition Campaign By Sharon Atieno  World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare organization, has officially launched a campaign advocating for a just transition away from industrial animal agriculture. As part of the Road to Belém, the organization announced its active participation in the upcoming 30th Conference of the […]
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Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi

Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi By Joyce Ojanji A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting with symptoms at a major referral hospital had infections resistant to multiple drugs. The study, conducted by researchers at Mzuzu […]
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Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak

Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak By Gift Briton Uganda has declared its latest Ebola outbreak over, following the completion of 42 consecutive days without new cases as required by the World Health Organization (WHO). This was Uganda’s second Ebola outbreak in less than three years. It was confirmed on 30th January 2025 in Kampala. […]
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