Monthly Archives: January 2023
Editorial Malnutrition is a global health problem that affects one in three children and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five years of age. However, the prevention and management of malnutrition in children under 6 months of age compared with children aged 6 to 59 months has received little attention. […]
Idi Amara in Ethiopia Save the Children in Ethiopia says consecutive droughts caused by five failed rainy seasons have left 12 million Ethiopians facing starvation as conflict and forced displacement exacerbated the country’s hunger crisis. More than half of the estimated 22.6 million people facing severe food shortages are reeling from climate shocks coupled with conflict, […]
Overview and Background EWMI in partnership with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ), Legal Resources Foundation (LRF), Veritas, and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) are implementing the Partnerships for Justice (P4J) Programme in Zimbabwe. This is a five-year programme aimed at improving the delivery of Justice to the public through increasing the transparency, accountability, […]
The European Commission has allocated an additional €25.5 million for humanitarian funding in several African countries over the past year. Additional funds will be used to strengthen key sectors such as social protection systems and food aid, among others. nutrition; and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Funds are also being provided to support newly displaced people and host communities in conflict areas. Funds will be distributed as follows: Algeria: €2 million Cameroon: €2 million Central African Republic: €4 million Chad: €2 million Sudan: €10 million Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean: €5.5 million
Editorial The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk is very worried about the kidnapping of at least 50 women in Burkina Faso. He wants them released immediately and unconditionally. “I am alarmed that dozens of women out to search for food for their families were abducted in broad daylight, in what could be […]
John Cain in Nigeria Nearly 25 million people in Nigeria are at risk of facing hunger between June and August 2023 (lean season) if urgent action isn’t taken. This is because there isn’t enough food available to support the population during the summer season. Food insecurity is an issue that is getting worse. There are […]
Editorial Since the start of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, its effects have been felt around the world, including in Zimbabwe, where the impact has been in price spikes, chain disruptions, and general deterioration in macroeconomics and living conditions, especially for vulnerable and marginalised people. The Ukraine crisis comes at a time when Zimbabwe is […]
Anotida Mubaira in Zimbabwe TB (TB) prophylaxis (TPT) is a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of progression from TB infection to TB disease. TPT is a proven treatment that can prevent TB infection among people and has been shown to reduce TB-related mortality in people with HIV. TPT may reduce the risk of TB in […]
Editorial UNSMIL noted the joint statement of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the High Council of State regarding their discussions in Cairo yesterday. UNSMIL calls on both chambers to quickly reach a full and final agreement, including on the controversial issues, to finalize the necessary steps to bring the […]
Patience Ogobonna in Nigeria The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun the second phase of food distribution from items donated by the King Salman Humanitarian and Relief Center (KSrelief) to 8,000 IDP households in four camps. and the host community in Borno State. NEMA CEO Mustapha Habib Ahmed, who announced the distribution in Maiduguri […]