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Africa: UN and Partners Meet to Address 'Critical' State of Global Food Crisis
UN News, 18 July 2022
Scaling up climate resilience across food systems is among the actions needed to counter rising hunger and malnutrition, UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid said on… Read more »
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Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Severe Food Shortage
VOA, 12 July 2022
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns hundreds of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa are going hungry due to conflict, climate shocks, and rising food prices… Read more »
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Africa: UN Chief Hails 'Critical Step Forward' on Resuming Ukraine Grain Exports
UN News, 14 July 2022
The UN chief on Wednesday described progress between Russia and Ukraine on allowing the resumption of grain exports during UN-brokered talks in Türkiye, as a “ray of… Read more »
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Africa: Only Putin Can End the Global Food Crisis, Says UK's Minister for Africa
Daily Maverick, 12 July 2022
The major food shortages and spikes in food prices were 'entirely the result of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's ports', the UK's Minister for Africa has told journalists. Read more »
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Africa: Continent Becoming the Greatest Casualty of Russia's War in Ukraine
Daily Maverick, 12 July 2022
Ukraine supplies a tenth of global wheat exports and about 95% of those exports left the country through the Black Sea ports. Russia has blocked the export of millions of tonnes of… Read more »
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Cameroon: Govt Orders Investment in Wheat Production to Quell Protests Sparked By Shortages
VOA, 12 July 2022
Cameroon President Paul Biya says the government will increase funding to grow more wheat after protests over wheat shortages and price spikes sparked by Russia's invasion of… Read more »
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Africa: Deteriorating Hunger Situation an Urgent Crisis for Millions Caught in Conflict
ICRC, 12 July 2022
Hundreds of millions of people are at risk of severe hunger in the coming months as extreme poverty, inequality and food insecurity rise, particularly in parts of Africa and the… Read more »