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African food safety agency to be up and running by 2026

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Jun 2025

African food safety agency to be up and running by 2026

Creation of Africa Food Safety Agency edges closer

The creation of the Africa Food Safety Agency has moved a step closer to reality following a meeting in February. Adoption of the statute to establish the agency was taken

By News Desk

/ 7 Mar 2025

Creation of Africa Food Safety Agency edges closer

African experts discuss food safety on the continent

Speakers at a roundtable discussion stressed the need to build capacity, engage policymakers, and use technology to improve food safety in Africa. The session, organized by the Africa Union Commission

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Nov 2021

African experts discuss food safety on the continent

IFC highlights challenges for domestic food safety in Africa

Attendees of IFC’s first virtual food safety event have heard how Africa is tackling the issue of safe food domestically. The 9th International Finance Corporation (IFC) International Food Safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 May 2021

IFC highlights challenges for domestic food safety in Africa

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African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

African food safety agency to be up and running by 2026

Creation of Africa Food Safety Agency edges closer

African experts discuss food safety on the continent

IFC highlights challenges for domestic food safety in Africa

Your Support Protects Public Health