09 Exclusive interview with the AU Special Envoy for Food Systems | Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki

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The AU's Strategy to Transform Africa's Food Systems.

In this episode, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele for an insightful discussion. As the African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems, he shares his perspectives on the role of food security for Africa's development, challenges he faced leading AUDA-NEPAD (formerly NEPAD), and Niger’s pivotal path toward elections.
15 Mar English South Africa Society & Culture · News

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