Topic: Africa

Bill Gates says ideology threatens hunger fix

Reuters Environmental Online Report - 328 days ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - The fight to end hunger is being hurt by environmentalists who insist that genetically modified crops cannot be used in Africa, Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of software giant Microsoft, said on Thursday. Gates said GMO crops, ...
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Egypt bans trade in GM food

AFP Global Edition - 393 days ago
Egypt is banning food imports and exports that are not certified free of genetically modified products, state news agency MENA reported on Wednesday. Agriculture Minister Amin Abaza "gave instructions... against the entry of any imports, especially wheat, corn and soya beans until ...
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Nigerian court delays Pfizer trial until October to allow prosecutors to prepare

AP Features - 1141 days ago
A Nigerian judge has delayed criminal proceedings against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. until October to allow prosecutors more time to prepare, court officials said Wednesday. Justice Anwuri Shekere heard a 23-count charge against Pfizer before granting a request by government lawyer Babatunde ...
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