Prolonged drought warning in the Horn of Africa: Over 15 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are facing imminent drought and famine with water scarcity, food shortage and increasing loss of livestock. Displaced people are experiencing severe shocks as a result of the ongoing phenomenon, which is likely to worsen in the new year. In addition, vulnerable local … [Read more...] about Prolonged drought warning in the Horn of Africa
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Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates US$3.2 million for urgent drought response, including new contribution from Sweden
Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates US.2 million for urgent drought response, including new contribution from Sweden: A new contribution of US$ 2.2 million from the Government of Sweden to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) has immediately been allocated by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Mr. Peter de Clercq, to support humanitarian response to drought affected … [Read more...] about Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates US$3.2 million for urgent drought response, including new contribution from Sweden
Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans | The Conversation
Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans: Warmer temperatures are likely to cause heat stress in cattle raised on natural pastures and in feedlots. ShutterstockIt is expected that temperatures in southern Africa will rise to between 1.5°C and 3°C due to climate change by the year 2050. This is likely to cause heavy fluctuations of weather … [Read more...] about Drought in southern Africa points to urgent need for climate change plans | The Conversation
Grant of US$ 10 million to Mozambique as drought assistance
Grant of US$ 10 million to Mozambique as drought assistance: On behalf of the Government and People of India, our High Commissioner in Mozambique handed over a cheque of US Dollar 10 million yesterday to the Minister of Trade and Industry of Mozambique. This grant-in-aid was provided in response to a request from the friendly country of Mozambique, which has faced two … [Read more...] about Grant of US$ 10 million to Mozambique as drought assistance
UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought
UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought: 4.1 million people in Zimbabwe are expected to be unable to meet their food needs during the peak impact of the El Nino induced drought from January to March 2017. The UK was one of the first international donors to respond in Zimbabwe. Since October 2015, through our partners CARE … [Read more...] about UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought
