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An open-air livestock market on the edge of a Nigerian city, with cattle, vendors and corrugated metal shelters under soft morning light.

How Nigeria’s Abattoirs Quietly Erode Life Expectancy

According to Vanguard News, an investigation has cast a fresh spotlight on the role Nigeria’s often informal abattoirs may be playing in quietly eroding the life expectancy of the country’s meat consumers, raising renewed questions about food-safety governance in Africa’s most populous nation. Across Nigeria’s major cities, livestock is routinely slaughtered in open-air facilities rather […]

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An open-air fresh produce market with vendors selling vegetables, grains and fruits to customers.

Kenya officials warn public over cancer-linked chemicals in food

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Kenyan authorities have issued a public alert warning consumers about food products that may contain chemicals linked to cancer, urging heightened vigilance over food safety practices across the country. According to People Daily, the warning highlights concerns over the presence of harmful substances reaching everyday households through routine food purchases. Food safety has long been

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A herd of elephants walking across the dusty plains of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro visible in the background.

Kenya: Food Safety Fears Emerge After 15 Elephants Die in Amboseli

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The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has called on the government to launch a multi-agency investigation into the suspected cyanide poisoning that killed 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, warning that the incident raises concerns beyond wildlife and may signal risks to the country’s food supply, according to AllAfrica, citing Capital FM. The Amboseli ecosystem, which

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