Africa: Continent Can Be Self-Sufficient in Rice Production: [IPS] Nairobi — Every year, people in Sub-Saharan Africa consume 34 million tons of milled rice, of which 43 percent is imported. But the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly hampered supply chains, making it difficult for imported rice to reach the continent. Indeed, if immediate action is not taken, the supply shortfall will further strain the region’s food systems which are already impacted by the pandemic. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Why Do European Clubs Shun African Goalkeepers?: [New Frame] Édouard Mendy’s Uefa Champions League triumph with Chelsea will go a long way in breaking racist stereotypes that has seen European clubs look down on African goalkeepers. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Ethiopia Calls On AU to Stop Commission of Inquiry On Rights Abuse in Tigray: [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is “regrettable to note that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights made a unilateral announcement on the establishment of a “Commission of Inquiry” and said it was “completely outside the scope of the invitation by the government and lacks legal basis.” – AllAfrica News: Africa
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