Isaac dos Anjos, the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, emphasized the importance of reforming Africa’s agricultural sector to industrialize products locally and reduce the export of raw materials. Angola will ratify the CAADP strategy to develop agriculture in Africa, aiming to increase investments and allocate 10% of national budgets to the sector. The African Union Extraordinary Summit in Kampala focuses on building resilient and sustainable agro-food systems, with participation from experts, ministers, and development partners.
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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease – Africa.com
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the Kagera region after one case tested positive, with 25 suspected cases testing negative and currently under close follow-up. The government, with WHO support, is implementing key outbreak control measures, aiming to prevent further spread of the highly virulent disease that causes haemorrhagic fever and has no licensed treatment or vaccine available. Previous outbreaks have been reported in African countries, emphasizing the need for collaborative...
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