Yemen’s Taiz Faces Humanitarian Crisis As Food Prices Rise
Yemen’s Taiz faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as food prices rise 50%, supplies dwindle and disease outbreaks strain already struggling health services….reports Africa Daily
Botswana elephants killed for independence feast
It remained unclear how many of the 23 elephants had actually been killed by Wednesday…reports Africa Daily News Desk Botswana has come under criticism
African Union to Host Africa Seed Summit 2026
African Union hosts inaugural Africa Seed Summit in Eswatini to boost seed investment, improve regulation and strengthen food security across Africa….reports Africa Daily News
Africa Braces For El Niño Hunger Shock: WFP
The World Food Programme estimates that at least 49 million more people could face acute food insecurity by the end of 2027 as El
World Battles Relentless Heat
In Hungary, authorities warned of the “most critical five days” as the country’s only nuclear power plant prepared for its first-ever full shutdown in
Deadly Heat to Hit Poorest Nations Hardest, Warns Report
A new Climate Impact Lab report warns climate change could cause 430,000 additional deaths a year by 2050, with the worst impact on poorer
Drought Continues to Hit Millions in Somalia: UN
Dujarric noted that the upcoming dry season between January and March in the country is expected to make drought conditions worse…reports Asian Lite News
21 dead, 30 missing in Kenya landslide
The worst-hit area is the hilly settlement of Chesongoch, where more than 1,000 homes were destroyed as fast-moving mudflows swept through communities At least
South Africa hosts Africa Water Summit
The conference, convened by South Africa as part of its G20 presidency and jointly organised with the African Union (AU), the AU Development Agency,
Yemen Faces Famine Alert
The humanitarian response to the Yemeni crisis has been severely hampered by funding shortfalls…reports Asian Lite News The United Nations Office for the Coordination
