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Former Rwanda agriculture Minister Gerardine Mukeshimana joins IFAD as Vice-President
Amid growing global food insecurity and an intensifying climate crisis, Gerardine Mukeshimana took up duties
August 29, 2023
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Review financing system in favour of Africa – DP Gachagua at UN Food Summit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a review of the global funding system in
July 24, 2023
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QU Dongyu re-elected FAO Director-General
QU Dongyu was re-elected to a second term as Director-General of the Food and Agriculture
July 3, 2023
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New report shows Africa’s growing hunger crisis
A new, interactive digital report shows that the number of hungry people in Africa continues to
December 16, 2021
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WFP cuts refugees’ food rations in Rwanda as funding declines
The World Food Programme (WFP) announced it would reduce food assistance to refugees in Rwanda
February 15, 2021
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Call to revoke AGRA’s President Agnes Kalibata as Special Envoy to 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
176 Organizations from 83 countries opposed to appointment 176 organizations from 83 countries have written
February 14, 2020
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FAO welcomes global recognition of fruits, vegetables, tea and food loss and waste
The Food and Agriculture Organization has welcomed a decision by the United Nations to create
January 2, 2020
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FAO sees cereal boom, protein pinch and banana risks
World meat production is expected to decline in 2019 for the first time in more
November 14, 2019
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