IMF to Evaluate the Economic Impact of Drought in Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its intention to visit Zambia in mid-April to evaluate the economic impact of the ongoing drought. With 84 […]
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Morocco: King Mohammed VI presides over a working session on water issues
King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting in Rabat this Monday that focused on the water issue, in view of the current circumstances in Morocco characterized […]
Drought in Somalia could cause 135 deaths a day, says UN
The record drought in the Horn of Africa could lead to 135 deaths per day in Somalia between January and June, the Somali Ministry of […]
Japanese support guarantees food for Cape Verdean school canteens
The Japanese government yesterday formalized the delivery of food to Cape Verde, worth 243 thousand euros, through the World Food Program (WFP), to strengthen school […]
Morocco: King Mohammed VI Opens October’s Parliament Session
King Mohammed VI of Morocco, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, delivered, on Friday, a speech to the Parliament on the occasion of the […]
President Ruto authorizes the cultivation of genetically modified maize in Kenya
Kenya’s Head of State William Ruto on Monday authorized the import and cultivation of genetically modified maize, banned since 2012, to address the country’s severe […]
Niger causes rain to stave off the specter of drought
The meteorological services said on Thursday that Niger has decided to provoke rain using chemical products in response to the drought that has caused a […]
Somalia: New deadline for Parliamentary elections
Somalia’s electoral authorities have extended the deadline for completing parliamentary elections to March 31, giving yet another delay in the process that should lead to […]
Zimbabwe: 200 elephants died following severe drought
In Zimbabwe, more than 200 elephants have died amid a severe drought, the South Africa nation’s parks agency said. According to Zimbabwe National Parks and […]
South Africa: flash floods hit drought-stricken Cape Town
Drought-stricken Cape Town was lashed by heavy rains overnight, leading to widespread localized flooding in areas around the metropole. Heavy rain throughout Wednesday has blocked […]