The African Parliament approved the “Food Security” Law to reduce famine on the African continent, during the sessions of its third session held in the city of Midrand in the Republic of South Africa.
Youssef Al-Fakhri, a member of the House of Representatives and a member of the Agriculture, Rural Economy and Natural Resources Committee of the African Parliament, stressed that the issuance of this law at this time is considered an important event in view of the conflicts that many African countries are going through, which are the main reason for the destruction of resources and the increase in famine and suffering among the peoples of the continent. African.
Al-Fakhri explained that armed conflicts and internal conflicts contribute significantly to the exacerbation of the famine problem by destroying agricultural and food resources.
The issuance of the Food Security Law coincides with the continuation of the sessions of the African Parliament in its third session of the Sixth African Parliament, held in the city of Midrand in the Republic of South Africa.
The law aims to establish a comprehensive framework to enhance food security on the continent, by improving the management of natural resources, supporting sustainable agriculture, and enhancing cooperation between African countries to confront common food challenges.
65% of Africa’s land is not cultivated