July 01
Sierra Leone: Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone - Leading the Fight Against Climate Change, One Seedling At a Time [press release]
IFRC
With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her. Read more »
Togo: USAID Enables WFP to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Crisis-Affected People in Northern Togo
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$2 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide emergency food… Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Non-Profits Pull Together to Alleviate Hunger in Tornado-Ravaged KZN Community
Daily Maverick
A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast. Read more »
Angola: IMF Program Safeguards Most Vulnerable Families
ANGOP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken into account the adoption of measures aimed at the most vulnerable families, during the implementation of its financing program, in… Read more »
Nigeria: Relief As Foundation Gifts Food Items to Delta Communities
Vanguard
In the heart of Delta State, where the struggles of daily life have been exacerbated by the recent economic shifts, a light ray of hope seems to have illuminated the abodes of some… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahoy Mobilises for Blood Donation to Save Humanity
Leadership
A group, Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (AHOY) yesterday disclosed that it mobilised its members to donate blood in commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day to save… Read more »
Nigeria: Twisco Gifts N750,000 to Geniuses At Spelling Competition
Leadership
Twisco has awarded N750,000 in prizes to the top three winners at the third edition of the Spelling Genius competition. Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: MFM's Water of Fire Crusade Holds July 6
Vanguard
All is set for the inter-denominational 'Water of Fire' programme organised by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM. Read more »
June 28
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
June 27
Sudan: Sudan Is Facing an Unprecedented Hunger Catastrophe, Say UN Agency Chiefs [press release]
WFP
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger ROME/NEW YORK - Alarming new… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Hunger Crisis - WFP Calls for Funds and Humanitarian Access to Avert Famine
WFP
New IPC report charts 755,000 people at the highest level of food insecurity in world's biggest hunger crisis, World Food Programme warns Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) program? Read more »
Southern Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Malawi [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population [press release]
World Bank
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Gives $2 Million in Aid to Red Cross, WFP
Premium Times
The Nigerian Red Cross, which aims to reach 3,500 households in Adamawa, Anambra, Oyo, Kebbi, Kogi and Rivers states, got a cheque of $906,205. Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Head Discusses Humanitarian Needs With SSC-Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallim met with SSC-Khaatumo leader Abdikadir Firdhiye to discuss the region's humanitarian needs, emphasizing the… Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) [press release]
World Bank
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
June 26
Mozambique: UK & US Subsidies Take Electric Car Battery Jobs Away From Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Workers in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA began producing anodes for lithium batteries for electric cars in February, using graphite from Balama, Cabo Delgado, mined by Australian company… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Extends Financial Support to Victims of Gaza Conflict
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius is extending a financial support to the victims of the Gaza conflict and, in this context, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister… Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »
Nigeria: Widows' Day - Fcta Distributes Palliatives to 400 Widows
Daily Trust
The FCT Administration, on Tuesday, distributed food items for about 400 widows as part of the programmes to mark 2024 Internation Widows' Day. Read more »
June 25
Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
World Bank
In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and… Read more »
Morocco: Launch of Medical Aid Distribution to Palestinians in Gaza On HM the King's High Instructions
MAP
The distribution of Moroccan medical aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza strip started on Tuesday, on High instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Pledges Support for Zim Farmers
The Herald
CORDIAL relations between Zimbabwe and China continue to firm with the giant Asian nation recently committing to support small-scale farmers through climate-smart agriculture and… Read more »