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South Africa has formed a governing majority; whether they can successfully govern remains to be seen. South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) has generated real optimism—certainly from the markets, which signaled enthusiasm by bolstering the currency and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and from commentators relieved that the humbling of the African National Congress (ANC) occurred […]
...By Joyce Chimbi As hunger and food insecurity deepen, Africa is confronting an unprecedented food crisis. Estimates show that nearly 282 million people on the continent, or 20 percent of the population, are undernourished. Numerous challenges across the African continent threaten the race to achieve food security; research and innovative strategies are urgently needed to transform […]
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