DRC: Alimenterre Festival celebrates 10 years of commitment to agroecology and food security

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Alimenterre Festival celebrates 10 years of commitment to agroecology and food security

The 10th edition of the Alimenterre Film Festival, organized by Humundi, opened on October 30, 2026, at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Kinshasa. Focused on integrated crop-livestock systems and sustainable soil fertilization, it aims to advance agroecology and food sovereignty in the DRC. The featured documentary presents initiatives in Kabinda, Boma and Lomami province, while short films by young contest winners addressed agricultural and environmental issues. Jean-Pierre Usseni, Humundi’s country representative, described the festival as a forum for dialogue on sustainable food systems and local initiatives.

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