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UN raises $118m for displaced people in Africa

UN raises $118m for displaced people in Africa

The funding aims to aid people impacted by conflict, including the ongoing war in Sudan, and extreme weather events in eastern Africa.

Zimbabwe at risk of another dry season

Zimbabwe at risk of another dry season

Zimbabwe appears to be heading into another dry spell that could worsen hunger for millions of people.

Floods affect over one million people in South Sudan

Floods affect over one million people in South Sudan

Floods have affected more than one million people in South Sudan, the United Nations has said.

Tanzania to export maize worth $250m to Zambia

Tanzania to export maize worth $250m to Zambia

Tanzania says it will export 650,000 tonnes of maize worth $250 million to Zambia to address shortage in the neighbouring country.

Over half of Sudanese face 'acute food insecurity'

Over half of Sudanese face 'acute food insecurity'

More than half of Sudan's population are facing acute food insecurity, a recent report shows.

UN gets only 12% of Sudan aid pledge as 'famine closes in'

UN gets only 12% of Sudan aid pledge as 'famine closes in'

Tens of thousands of people have died and millions have been displaced in Sudan since war broke out in April 2023.

At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity

At least 7 million in South Sudan face food insecurity

At least seven million people in South Sudan face acute food insecurity, the United Nations has said.

Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

NIAR said 30 to 50 new plant species have been developed to address the climate-induced drop in agricultural yield.

El Nino sparks grain shortage fears in Southern Africa

El Nino sparks grain shortage fears in Southern Africa

El Nino has sparked fears of grain shortage in Southern Africa as extreme weather events affect crop produce in the region.

Extreme drought in Southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Extreme drought in Southern Africa leaves millions hungry

Extreme drought in Southern Africa has left millions of people in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique hungry.

Low water levels force Zambia to ration electricity

Low water levels force Zambia to ration electricity

Zambia has been forced to ration power supply due to low water levels in hydroelectric dams, the government says.

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Millions urgently need food in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Millions of people are in dire need of food in Ethiopia's Tigray region, an aid agency in the country has said.