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UN News
Source: UN News |

Sudan’s worsening famine: Conflict puts millions at risk

Sudan is confronting a widening famine crisis, with widespread starvation, surging acute malnutrition and mass displacement exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Tuesday has found

More than 24.6 million people – half of Sudan’s population – are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the IPC initiative, which tracks extreme hunger globally. IPC’s Famine Review Committee (FRC) confirmed that famine (IPC phase 5) is present in at least five areas, including North Darfur’s Zamzam camp and…

Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue in Mozambique

The South African Government will continue working with SADC and other multilateral agencies in supporting a lasting solution to the current impasse

Following the proclamation final electoral results by the Constitutional Council of Mozambique, South Africa has noted with concern the ongoing violence and the subsequent disruptive protest in reaction to the announcement. South Africa calls on all parties to commit to an urgent dialogue that will heal the country and set…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Famine Spreads in Sudan as Warring Parties Willfully Obstruct Aid

Famine Review Committee Finds Famine ongoing in North Darfur, Nuba Mountains

The world’s leading experts on hunger, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Famine Review Committee, found that famine has spread in Sudan. In August it had already identified famine in North Darfur’s largest displacement camp, Zamzam. Today it announced that famine had spread to other camps in North Darfur and that…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history

Four months after famine was first confirmed in Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur state, more areas in North Darfur and the Western Nuba mountains have been identified as experiencing famine conditions, as access to food and nutrition for millions of people across the country continues to deteriorate, the World…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Eritrea: Effort to Enhance Agricultural Sector in Gash Barka Region

Approximately 8,700 cubic meters of dry organic fertilizer and 50,000 liters of liquid fertilizer were distributed, and about 1.1 million quintals of vegetables and fruits have been supplied to markets

At a meeting conducted on 21 December in Barentu, it was reported that encouraging efforts have been exerted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, local administrations, agricultural experts, and farmers to enhance the agricultural sector in the Gash Barka Region. Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director General of Agriculture and Land…

World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Germany supports nutrition and self-reliance for refugees in Uganda

The contribution will enable WFP to provide food assistance to new arrivals and the most vulnerable refugees, while supporting self-reliance activities

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of EUR1 million from Germany through the Federal Foreign Office to support nutrition and income-generating activities for over 254,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. The contribution will enable WFP to provide food assistance to new arrivals and the…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Global Environment Facility approves $68 million for agrifood systems solutions

With FAO’s support, 22 countries access financing to address biodiversity loss, land degradation, climate change, and pollution

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 22 countries unlock $68 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address biodiversity loss, groundwater management, climate change, land degradation, and pollution. The projects were approved by the GEF Secretariat and Councils for the GEF Trust Fund, the Least Developed Countries…

African Energy Chamber

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Source: African Energy Chamber |

Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project Achieves First Gas in Milestone for Angolan Diversification

The project will supply gas from Block 0’s Sanha field to Soyo power plants and the Angola LNG plant, boosting production capacity and strengthening exports

The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project – situated in Angola’s Benguela province – has achieved first gas production. Spearheaded by the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company – energy major Chevron’s Angolan subsidiary – the project will supply natural gas from Block 0 to Soyo power plants and the Angola Liquefied Natural…

Afreximbank
Source: Afreximbank |

State of Libya joins Afreximbank membership agreement to boost African trade and Development Cooperation

Joining the Bank’s membership paves the way for the ratification of the Establishment Agreement to complete the accession procedures

The State of Libya has officially acceded to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Agreement (www.Afreximbank.com), becoming the 53rd nation to become a member / participating state and marking an important step towards full continental coverage and advancement of the continental integration agenda through trade and investments. The accession document, signed…

Embassy of Algeria in Moscow
Source: Embassy of Algeria in Moscow |

Air Algerie was honored during the Perfect Timing Awards ceremony organized by Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport

Air Algerie received the award for the best airline in terms of the number of baggage per transported passenger

Air Algerie was honored during the Perfect Timing Awards ceremony organized by Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. According to a company statement.   Air Algerie received the award for the best airline in terms of the number of baggage per transported passenger.   Sheremetyevo Airport organizes this award twice a year…