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October 08, 2026

Globally, about 1.05–1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted each year, representing nearly 28% of all food produced.

In Africa, food waste and loss account for roughly 16% of the global total.

However, food-waste-to-energy projects on the continent hold massive potential to solve dual crises: severe energy insecurity and overflowing landfills.

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