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Eric Adjepong sees his personal story in sankofa, a Ghanaian word and concept symbolized by a backward-facing bird flying ...

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African Union (AU), tasked with ...

This weekend, African cultures will be celebrated at the annual Glimpse of Africa festival through authentic artwork, music, food and more. The Glimpse of Africa Festival—now in its sixth year—aims to ...

A framework has been produced to help African countries implement the WHO’s strategy on food safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) African region is estimated to have the highest burden of ...

There is a new food truck coming to Bloomington-Normal this fall. Co-owners Junior Nsumbu and his partner Pore are looking to ...

A new restaurant on the South Side of Chicago explores the cuisine of the African diaspora. Mahari held its grand opening in Hyde Park on Jan. 17. Executive chef and owner Rahim Muhammad describes his ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a food distributor in Louisville after inspectors uncovered a rodent infestation. The agency is advising the public not to eat ...