By Thobeka Dintwe
Food Security & Policy in ECOWAS: Charting a New Course for West Africa's Future
In the sprawling, sun-soaked landscapes of West Africa, food security has always been an issue that’s about more than just food. It’s about economic power, political stability, and ultimately, the survival of millions of people. With its rapidly growing population, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) stands at the crossroads of one of the biggest food security challenges the continent has ever faced.
Today, more than 350 million people call the ECOWAS region home, and with that number set to skyrocket, the question of food security is no longer just an agricultural issue—it’s an existential one. With climate change, …...
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Food Security & Policy in Southern Africa: The Fight for Our Future
In the sprawling landscapes of Southern Africa, where sunburnt savannahs meet fertile valleys, a new battle is unfolding—a battle for food security that could shape the future of our region and the lives of millions of young Africans. For decades, food security has been one of the most pressing challenges in this part of the world, but now, with the onset of climate change, the intensifying threat of economic instability, and a rapidly growing population, the stakes are higher than ever.
For young people—the generation most poised to feel the long-term impacts of today’s decisions—the conversation around food security is not …...
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