FPMA Bulletin #2, 13 March 2024
KEY MESSAGES ↗International prices of all major cereals declined in February 2024. Ample supplies and strong competition among exporters underpinned a decline in wheat and maize prices. International...
KEY MESSAGES ↗International prices of all major cereals declined in February 2024. Ample supplies and strong competition among exporters underpinned a decline in wheat and maize prices. International...
Overview The cholera outbreak in the WHO African Region has affected 18 countries over the last two years. Five countries are categorized as being in acute crisis (Democratic Republic of the Congo,...
The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this update do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. AT...
Human rights hypocrisy undermines rules-based order, new CIVICUS report finds View full report here. For interviews contact media@civicus.org JOHANNESBURG – Hypocrisy by powerful countries undermined...
Fetching water is a demanding task, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where it is common for people to spend over 30 minutes for a single water fetching trip. This task falls mostly on women and...
Nairobi, Kenya, March 13 - A record-breaking dry spell has plunged Southern Africa into a dire situation, affecting vast areas and is driving communities to the brink of a humanitarian emergency. The...
OVERVIEW El Niño brings high temperatures and below-average rainfall to Southern Africa from November to April, significantly affecting agriculture and leading to water scarcity, food shortages, and...
In Numbers 1,176 MT of food assistance distributed USD 464,566 cash-based transfers USD 43 m next six months (February – July 2024) net funding requirements 163,498 people assisted in January 2024...
''During the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, the WHO African Region’s longstanding efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness and response (EPR) capacity across the region contributed to the swift and...
In Southern Africa, the El Niño weather phenomenon is a significant factor, driving humanitarian needs. Its effects, including drought, erratic rainfall, flooding, and high temperatures, vary across...