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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi ex-President Joyce Banda has been appointed by Ukraine to lobby for it in Africa as the European country seeks to boost its standing on the African continent where Russian influence remains strong.<\/p>\n

Banda is working as one of Ukraine\u2019s three \u201cgrain ambassadors\u201d who will help Kyiv identify African countries at risk of famine so that Ukraine can supply grain to them. She was appointed to the role by Ukraine\u2019s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe #GrainfromUkraine initiative is growing and will continue to grow! Despite the war, ?? is still committed to helping Africa and highlights the giving nature of the Ukrainian people. The grain will help millions across the continent and reduce widespread hunger.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Ukraine] continues to stand with Africa despite the ongoing war. The Grain from Ukraine initiative is continuing to help millions across the continent and highlights the leadership of Ukraine and its people in helping those in need,\u201d she tweeted last week.<\/p>\n

According to United Kingdom based news site, The Guardian, Ukraine wants to provide grain to at least 5 million people in Africa. This is happening even though Ukraine\u2019s overall harvest is expected to be sharply down from 86m tonnes in 2021 to 49.5m tonnes in 2023.<\/p>\n

The country which is in the middle of a war with Russia is looking to use its food surplus as a humanitarian and diplomatic tool to counter Russia\u2019s significant influence across Africa. Banda, in an interview with The Guardian, praised Ukraine for choosing to help African countries against all odds.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have great respect for Ukraine. I have not looked closely at Russia and its motive for this conflict. I have looked at Ukraine and the responsibility it has taken against all odds to support and help those countries that are needy,\u201d said Banda.<\/p>\n

Banda ruled Malawi for between April 2012 and May 2014 and she currently leads the People\u2019s Party, one of the parties in the ruling Tonse Alliance which is led by President Lazarus Chakwera. Last year following the start of the war in the Ukraine, Chakwera\u2019s administration urged Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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