Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

The agency plans to reach and assist over one million vulnerable farmers and their families, estimated at around five million people. Combatting the crisis The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and powerful Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, originates from the collapse of a 2022 power-sharing agreement between the…

Supporting Conflict Prevention & Social Cohesion in Mauritania — Global Issues

Supporting Conflict Prevention & Social Cohesion in Mauritania — Global Issues

Women play a critical role in conflict management and peacebuilding efforts in Mauritania. Credit: IOM Mauritania Opinion by Lila Pieters Yahia (nouakchott, mauritania) Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Inter Press Service NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, Jul 12 (IPS) – Deep in the heart of Southeastern Mauritania lies the district and town of Bassikounou, nestled…

East African International Students to Benefit from Single Qualification Framework — Global Issues

East African International Students to Benefit from Single Qualification Framework — Global Issues

Sudanese refugee James Mathiang (left) with his teammates has had difficulties getting his qualifications recognised even though he was offered a scholarship. Wilson Odhiambo/IPS by Wilson Odhiambo (nairobi) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Jul 11 (IPS) – East African international students could soon easily study in neighbouring countries…

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

You don’t dare ask refugees where the men have gone, say UN aid teams — Global Issues

From the World Food Programme (WFP), Chad Country Director Pierre Honnorat, said that 20,000 people crossed into Chad just last week. Speaking to journalists via Zoom from Zabout refugee camp in Goz Beida, Mr. Honnorat described desperate scenes: “We can see that they have suffered, many lost family members and…

Grey Market Charcoal East Africa Why Prohibitionist Interventions Are Failing — Global Issues

Grey Market Charcoal East Africa Why Prohibitionist Interventions Are Failing — Global Issues

Some people in parts of Uganda have depended on small-scale charcoal production for livelihoods, but the trade has been taken over by illicit charcoal traders. Credit: Wambi Michael/IPS by Wambi Michael (kampala) Monday, July 10, 2023 Inter Press Service KAMPALA, Jul 10 (IPS) – At Kampala’s Nakawa market, Lovisa Nabisubi scoops…

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

A UN Resident Coordinator blog — Global Issues

Leading efforts by 25 UN entities and several partners for the last four years, she has been reflecting on efforts to achieve national sustainable development priorities that tap into Mozambique’s immense resources and potential. “Mozambique and the Mozambican people are wonderful. The potential for sustainable development is enormous, considering its…

Emergency seed distribution campaign underway as fighting continues — Global Issues

UN chief condemns air strike that killed at least 22 people in Sudan — Global Issues

Mr. Guterres offered his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed hopes for a speedy recovery to the dozens who were injured, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement issued that day. The Sudanese army and rival military group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have been…

Vaccination Is the Best Bet Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs Experts — Global Issues

Vaccination Is the Best Bet Against Drug-Resistant Superbugs Experts — Global Issues

Experts encourage parents to vaccinate their children against typhoid to ensure that the child has access to clean drinking water. Credit: Zofeen Ebrahim/IPS by Zofeen Ebrahim (karachi) Thursday, July 06, 2023 Inter Press Service KARACHI, Jul 06 (IPS) – Childhood vaccination, complemented with clean drinking water and improved hygiene practices, are…

Greener Pastures Not So Green for Zimbabweans in the Diaspora — Global Issues

Greener Pastures Not So Green for Zimbabweans in the Diaspora — Global Issues

Even as they face their own challenges abroad, Zimbabweans living overseas say they can not consider heading back home to face the economic challenges – especially now with hyperinflation. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS by Jeffrey Moyo (dordrecht, netherlands) Wednesday, July 05, 2023 Inter Press Service DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, Jul 05 (IPS) – They…