Celso Matavele

Programme Support Specialist

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

💬 At the #RMT15, FAO Representative a.i. @DzvurumiFelix shared practical lessons from 🇸🇸 on making support services work in complex settings, streamlining procurement, improving logistics flows, & strengthening financial & administrative processes to deliver faster, at scale 📈

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

Day 2 of #AgricultureConference2026 spotlighted market-driven agriculture as a pathway to growth 🌾

FAO Country Rep a.i. @DzvurumiFelix stressed how stronger linkages between farmers, agro-dealers & the private sector are key to unlocking productivity & improving market access.

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

From irrigation to early warning systems, @FAO Southern Africa alongside teams across the region is actively sharing experiences through the @FAOAfrica Resilience Community of Practice, helping scale evidence-based solutions across Africa 🌱📊 #Resilience👉https://t.co/lKIkOD7S0T

[FAO in Africa @FAOAfrica]

In the UN magazine Africa Renewal, FAO Deputy Regional Representative for Africa Meshack Malo is interviewed about investing in productivity, technology and youth for Africa's agrifood systems transformation.

Read the full story here 👉🏿 https://t.co/b4fVCZAi6l

@maloguna

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

Africa spends 💰USD 6 billion every year on rice imports🌾.

What needs to change and how fast?

Experts unpack solutions at the CARD meeting in Madagascar🇲🇬 👇

🔗📰 Dive into the story: https://t.co/o26VecMFkC

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

FAO participated in the launch of Angola’s project initiative for a sustainable Blue Economy, advancing sustainable fisheries, livelihoods & inclusive growth.

In partnership with the government, we support the sustainable use of marine resources for long-term prosperity 🇦🇴.

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

Where there is water, there’s a way💧.

For Rita and other farmers in Banda Chibia, easier access to water means children spend more time at school and parents spend more time tending their fields.

Read more 👉🏾 https://t.co/qCtxKkYOW8

#WorldWaterDay

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

Today, @FAO connects with women in Angola’s agriculture sector to hear their experiences and amplify their voices.

Together we promote action to close gender gaps and strengthen inclusive agrifood systems for food security and resilient livelihoods.

[FAO West Africa @FAOWestAfrica]

Celebration of 8⃣ March & the 2⃣nd Regional Fair in Louga 🇸🇳 — an opportunity for FAO to highlight the key role of women in transforming agrifood systems and promoting local products.
With the participation of the Regional Governor.
#IWD2026
#GenderEquality
#GenderJustice

[FAO Madagascar @FAOMadagascar]

🤝During his mission to Madagascar, @maloguna , Deputy Regional Representative for Africa at @FAOAfrica, met with the FAO country office 🇰🇲 🇲🇬 🇲🇺 🇸🇨 staff to discuss strategic planning, coordination, and partnerships to strengthen FAO’s impact on sustainable food systems.

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

🌍 Strengthening Africa’s rice sector!

At the 10th #CARD General Meeting in Madagascar, FAO reaffirmed its commitment to boosting resilient & sustainable rice production.

Deputy Regional Representative for Africa @maloguna emphasized partnerships as key to scaling impact. 🤝🌾

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

#IWD2026 - “Give to Gain” | International Year of the Woman Farmer 👩🏾‍🌾🌾

Investing in women transforms #AgrifoodSystems for everyone. When women farmers thrive, #FoodSecurity 🥦, resilience💪🏾 & prosperity grow.

#GenderEquality ⚖️ #ZeroHunger #WomanFarmer2026 🌾

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

Across Angola’s farms, fields and fishing communities, women play a vital role in producing food, sustaining families and strengthening rural economies.

👉 On this #WomensDay, let us reaffirm our commitment to women farmers with dedication and passion.

#InternationalWomensDay

[FAO Subregional Office for Southern Africa @faosfsafrica]

📢🌾Happening Now

@FAO is participating in the 10th General Meeting of #CARD in Madagascar🇲🇬 (9–12 Mar 2026). FAO Africa Deputy Regional Rep. @maloguna joins partners to advance resilient & sustainable rice production across Sub-Saharan Africa.

#RiceDevelopment #FoodSecurity

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

The FAO Representative in Angola, Jean-Baptiste Bahama, presented his Letters of Credence to H.E. Téte António, Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇦🇴.

@FAO reaffirms its commitment to strengthening food security and agrifood systems transformation with the Government of Angola.

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

.@FAO is training 40 beekeepers 🐝 & distributing beehives 🍯 under the #PLACE project, boosting households' incomes in Budi County.

The skills gained will strengthen community #Livelihoods & #Resilience.

Thank you to @EUinSouthSudan 🇪🇺 for the generous support.

[FAO Angola @FAOAngola]

Welcome to Angola 🇦🇴.

Mr Jean-Baptiste Bahama, @FAO Representative in Angola.

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

FAO organized a joint visit with the Ministry of #Livestock & Fisheries and partners to Dijere Cattle Camp to launch the 2026 Livestock Vaccination Campaign 💉🐄

They met with cattle-keepers to hear their needs.

Thanks to FAO 🇸🇸’s donors for their continued #Partnership 🙏

[FAO West Africa @FAOWestAfrica]

🚨 41,8 Millions de personnes sont actuellement confrontées à une insécurité alimentaire aiguë en Afrique de l’Ouest & au Sahel.
⏳ Sans action urgente, près de 52,8 Millions de personnes pourraient être affectées durant la période de soudure 2026 (juin–août) — @FAOWestAfrica

[FAO in South Sudan @FAOSouthSudan]

The dry season will not stop El Jazera farmers in Torit from growing food & supplying fresh # Vegetables to boost #Nutrition 🥬🍅

With solar water pumps ☀️💧 from @FAO, in partnership with @mafs_ss, they turn sunlight into energy to irrigate farms.

Thanks to @WorldBank.