Sadc implores journos to amplify food aid appeals

SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi has urged journalists to amplify national and regional appeals for humanitarian support in the face of the El Niño-induced drought which has left millions facing hunger.

Addressing delegates at the World Press Freedom Day commemorations held in Gaborone, Botswana, Magosi urged journalists to contribute to the debate and solutions for climate-proofing agriculture.

This year’s World Press Freedom Day commemorations were held under the theme: A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of Environmental Crisis, a theme highlighting the media’s crucial role in raising awareness of environmental issues and fostering sustainable development.

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