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From the markets of Merkato to the forefront of Africa’s environmental movement

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The following is the full interview with Dr. Million Belay, General Coordinator or Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). We extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Million Belay for his lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship, biocultural diversity, and food sovereignty in Africa. His leadership from mobilizing youth to shaping continental movements stands as an […]

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Food Cultures: Jollof Rice, A taste of Nigeria.

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This one-pot dish of rice slowly cooked in a rich, spicy tomato and pepper stew is the undisputed star at every Nigerian celebration, from birthdays and weddings to holidays and family gatherings. Its deep red hue symbolizes joy and festivity. While several West African nations have their version, the friendly rivalry over who makes the

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Women in Agroecology and Nutritious Food Systems Training Forum

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On December 11, 2025, the Ethiopian Sustainable Food System and Agroecology Consortium (ESFSAC) convened the Women in Agroecology and Nutritious Food Systems Training Forum at Vibes Hotel & Spa, Addis Ababa. Held under the theme “Women Nourishing the Future: Indigenous Foods, Agroecology Wisdom, and Food Culture Leadership,” the forum aimed to strengthen women’s knowledge, confidence,

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All Starts With Seeds: A New Book Celebrating Farmer–Scientist Journeys for a Resilient Future

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In conversations about food systems transformation, we often look toward new technologies, global frameworks, or financial innovations. Yet a newly published book, All Starts With Seeds: Farmer-Scientist Journeys Towards Biodiversity and a Secure Future (November 6, 2025), invites us to look closer – to the hands, fields, and lived knowledge of traditional farmers who have

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