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Africa: Africa's Progress Towards Food Security

9 Apr 2026, 10:57 GMT

[Independent (Kampala)] Despite vast agricultural potential, Africa still imports billions of dollars' worth of food and depends heavily on food aid. Dr. Meshack Malo is the Deputy Regional Representative for Africa at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and explains both the challenges and why technology and youth will determine whether the continent can feed itself. Below are excerpts from that discussion: