In a Q&A with The Star, former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim emphasised the urgent need to empower women and embrace indigenous farming practices to improve Africa’s food security and resilience to climate change.
She highlighted that women, who produce 80% of the continent’s food, are integral to transforming agriculture into a sustainable and profitable sector. She also emphasised the importance of documenting African traditional knowledge, particularly herbal medicine, to preserve cultural heritage and enhance livelihoods.
Her call to action highlights the need for Africa to mobilise its own resources and solutions, asserting that “no one will come to save us.”
