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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SA News: South African boxer Ali Funeka promises he’ll teach Brisbane’s Jeff Horn a painful lesson
South African boxer Ali Funeka promises he’ll teach Brisbane’s Jeff Horn a painful lesson: He has promised his three daughters and his fans in South Africa he will teach Horn a painful lesson. “I can hurt him and I will hurt him,” Funeka said, making a throat-cutting gesture. “Horn is a clever boxer but I will make sure I knock him out. Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: South African boxer Ali Funeka promises he’ll teach Brisbane’s Jeff Horn a painful lesson
Important with Stability in the Horn of Africa
Important with Stability in the Horn of Africa: Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende visited the Horn of Africa between 25 and 29 October. ‘The region is facing armed conflict, humanitarian crisis and political instability. It is in Norway’s interest to support measures which can contribute to stability and development,’ said Minister of Foreign … [Read more...] about Important with Stability in the Horn of Africa
Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response – October to December 2016
Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response - October to December 2016: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report has been developed collectively with humanitarian partners in the region to inform preparedness and advocacy efforts to mitigate and manage humanitarian risk in the Horn of Africa and Great … [Read more...] about Regional Outlook for the Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region: Recommendations for Humanitarian Action and Resilience Response – October to December 2016
The ban on rhino horn sales leaves open the question of conservation funding | The Conversation
The ban on rhino horn sales leaves open the question of conservation funding: Swaziland is home to 73 white rhino. ShutterstockSwaziland’s proposal to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to be able to trade in rhino horn has been decisively defeated. Member states at Cop17 overwhelmingly rejected the mountain kingdom’s … [Read more...] about The ban on rhino horn sales leaves open the question of conservation funding | The Conversation
