Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
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African Heads of State and Government have concluded the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit where they endorsed the Nairobi Declaration on Fertilizer and Soil Health, demonstrating their commitment to restore the nutritional balance of the continent's soils.
What:
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is organizing an Exhibition Day on Humanitarian, Peace, and Security as a key activity in commemorating its 20th Anniversary. This event is part of a series of activities and PSC sessions scheduled from March to December 2024, aimed at assessing the Council's evolution and its discharge of mandate.
When:
Monday, 13 May 2024, at 10:00 am (EAT).
Excellency Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Host of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit,
Excellencies Heads of State, Government and Delegation, Honorable Ministers,
Partners,
Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my honour and privilege to welcome every one of you to this important 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.
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.
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.
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.
