Foreign dominance and resource depletion Guinea-Bissau’s maritime territory, once one of the most productive in West Africa, is currently facing a critical threat from the intensive operations of foreign factory ships, particularly those from China. This crisis is rooted in controversial fishing agreements and a lack of effective surveillance, which allow massive industrial vessels to […]
The global push for sustainable livestock as highlighted by international dialogues from Vietnam to Morocco is no longer a theoretical debate but a vital necessity for food sovereignty and planetary health. As the world struggles with the need to balance high productivity with animal welfare and environmental stewardship, the shift toward “green” farming has become […]
Call for Expressions of Interest – Vacancy Announcement No. 2600478 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking an Emergency Coordinator under a consultant contract to support emergency response operations in various locations. The assignment may last for up to 11 months, and applications are open until 5 April 2026 at […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with regional partners, convened a high-level technical on January 29th and 30th, 2026 in Douala to address the complex challenges of cross-border transhumance between Cameroon, Chad, and the Central Africa Republic (CAR). Recognizing that the seasonal migration of livestock is a cornerstone of […]
He will be based at the FAO Africa office in Accra, Ghana, supporting continental leadership at a moment of intense food and climate pressures. After years of working alongside national authorities and partners on the frontlines of food and livelihood recovery, Kenyan agronomist Dr Meshack Malo is taking on a new, continent-wide assignment. The Director-General […]
