Kenya
Science - Education | Agriculture - Nutrition
Scientists find cure for Kenya's toxic maize
afrol News, 4 June - In Kenya, at least 2.3 million bags of maize are this year rendered unfit for consumption and trade due to high toxic levels produced by a fungus. Scientists now try to prevent future contamination.
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Senegal | World
Politics | Agriculture - Nutrition | Technology | Science - Education | Economy - Development | Society
Experts on black-eyed peas to meet in Dakar
afrol News, 26 January - Experts from around the world are expected to present the state of the art in cowpea research, building upon technological advances to move the science of cowpea forward, with the ultimate aim of identifying myriads of opportunities for cowpea growers to gain higher incomes, greater food security, and lead healthier lives.
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Africa | World
Economy - Development | Agriculture - Nutrition | Health | Society
FAO declares victory over rinderpest
afrol News, 30 November - The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) jointly with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and other partners will officially declare one of the most devastating animal diseases known to man, rinderpest, as eradicated.
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