UN and Partners Require Us$ 2.66 Billion for Emergency Needs in Sahel: The United Nations and non-governmental partner organizations launched today in Dakar a US$ 2.66 billion appeal for aid to provide lifesaving assistance to 15 million people across eight countries in the Sahel region. "The Sahel faces considerable challenges and will remain the site of one of the … [Read more...] about UN and Partners Require Us$ 2.66 Billion for Emergency Needs in Sahel
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The CAF conduct airlift operations in support of French operations in West Africa and the Sahel region
The CAF conduct airlift operations in support of French operations in West Africa and the Sahel region: The Canadian Armed Forces conducted their first flight under Operation FREQUENCE, providing airlift support to France’s operations in West Africa and the Sahel region. On November 20, 2016, a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster strategic airlifter … [Read more...] about The CAF conduct airlift operations in support of French operations in West Africa and the Sahel region
Remarks to the Media – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel concluded a two day visit to Banjul, the Gambia
Remarks to the Media - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel concluded a two day visit to Banjul, the Gambia: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, concluded today a two day visit to Banjul, capital of the Gambia. The … [Read more...] about Remarks to the Media – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel concluded a two day visit to Banjul, the Gambia
Why it’s not all about security as West beefs up military in Africa’s Sahel | The Conversation
Why it's not all about security as West beefs up military in Africa's Sahel: A French soldier involved in Operation Barkhane to keep Al Qaeda at bay in the desert of northern Mali patrols a street in Timbuktu. Joe Penney/ReutersOver the past few weeks the United States and France have pledged considerable extra funds to strengthening their military presence in Africa’s Sahel … [Read more...] about Why it’s not all about security as West beefs up military in Africa’s Sahel | The Conversation
Contributing to Sahel food security through sustainable water bird management
Contributing to Sahel food security through sustainable water bird management: FAO and the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) will work together in a new partnership to improve the state of natural resources in the wetlands of Africa's Sahel region, in particular the sustainable management of migratory water birds which are crucial for food security for … [Read more...] about Contributing to Sahel food security through sustainable water bird management
