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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Chef Sekamotho \u2018Ska\u2019 Moteane, Lesotho\u2019s globally acclaimed culinary ambassador, is among over 100 distinguished chefs across Africa participating in the inaugural Pan\u2010African Chefs Gathering and Policy Convention on African Food Systems, hosted by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) from July 23 to 25 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

Chef Ska\u2019s invitation to this groundbreaking event underscores Lesotho\u2019s emerging leadership in nutrition and food sovereignty on the continent. As Lesotho continues to champion healthy, locally rooted diets through policy and innovation, her presence in Ethiopia signals further continental recognition of the country\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n

On July 23 (Wednesday), Chef Ska served on a high-level panel addressing \u201cThe Sacredness and Gift of African Food.\u201d Drawing from her deep understanding of Basotho culinary culture, she emphasized the importance of tradition, respect, and nourishment in sustaining African communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrican food is not just sustenance, it carries ancestral knowledge, spiritual richness, and cultural identity. Our duty is to honour that gift by preserving, celebrating, and sharing it with dignity,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Lesotho. Chef Sekamotho \u2018Ska\u2019 Moteane, Lesotho\u2019s globally acclaimed culinary ambassador, is among over 100 distinguished chefs across Africa participating in the inaugural Pan\u2010African Chefs Gathering and Policy Convention on African Food Systems, hosted by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) from July 23 to 25 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. 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