Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

Healthy Diets Remain Beyond Reach for Two-Thirds of Africa’s Population, UN Report Finds

More than two-thirds of Africa’s population could not afford a healthy diet in 2025, according to a new UN report released around World Food Day. Rising food prices and weaknesses across agricultural supply chains continue to limit access to nutritious meals, highlighting the urgent need to make healthy food more affordable and accessible.
Five Lessons Africa Can Teach the World About Super El Niño

Five Lessons Africa Can Teach the World About Super El Niño

As scientists warn that a powerful "Super El Niño" could develop in 2026, experts argue the world has much to learn from Africa's decades of experience managing climate extremes. From early warning systems and climate-resilient crops to community-led adaptation and integrated planning, Africa's hard-earned lessons offer a blueprint for building resilience in an increasingly unpredictable climate.