A parliamentary committee urges increased government investment in African agriculture to address hunger and financing gaps.

A parliamentary committee urges increased government investment in agriculture to meet international budget targets, address crop smuggling, and support local seed production. Amid rising fertilizer costs and stalled irrigation projects, officials also highlighted the need for financial reforms. These concerns are compounded by a recent UN report identifying over 300 million people in Africa facing hunger, driven by conflict and climate change, while a new summit in Nairobi aims to mobilize private investment to bridge a massive financing gap in the sector.