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Africa Explores Sustainable Approaches to Soil Health, Environmental Conservation, and Technologies at Special Summit
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH) is currently underway to offer a comprehensive review of the state of soil health on the continent and the use of fertilizers. The Summit, an initiative of the African Union, is being held in Nairobi, Kenya from the 7th -9th May 2024, under the theme “Listen to the Land”. It seeks to review the progress made since previous commitments by African leaders to boost fertilizer use for agricultural growth in Africa.
Statement by H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the Opening of The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
- Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Republic of Kenya
- E. Dr. Mohamed Salem Merzoug, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, and Chairperson of the Executive Council, Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

The 24th Ordinary Session of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) kicks-off
The 24th Ordinary Session of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) commenced at the African Union (AU) Headquarters. This Session, spanning from May 6th -17th will consider and discuss a range of ongoing studies focused on the codification and progressive development of international law and AU law, as well as the domestication of AU legal instruments. Additionally, it will explore legal research on political, economic, and social issues in the African continent.
Opening Remarks at The Opening Ceremony of H.E. Amb. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development
Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries of the Republic of Uganda and Chair of the AU Specialized
Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment,
Hon. Mithika Linturi, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), Republic of Kenya.
Hon. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Republic of Kenya.

Speeches at Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit 2024: Ministers of Agriculture session
Unlocking the potential of Africa’s soils for a food secure continent
Africa is the only continent endowed with natural ingredients that can easily be used to greatly expand agricultural production. Africa has 60 percent of the world’s available arable land, the largest share globally, and suitable for agricultural production expansion, and abundant untapped water resources. Agriculture is the source of livelihood for 70 percent of the population on the continent.