The FAO chief voiced hope that Benin, which has vast agricultural potential and water resources, could become the home of a regional food reserve that can offset shortfalls where production is weaker, such as in the arid Sahel.
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690 people killed in Boko Haram violence since May
The latest humanitarian bulletin for West and Central Africa highlights the crisis in Northeast Nigeria and analyses the effects of rain deficits and floods in the region.
Mali + 13 more
Floods affect over 320,000 people across West and Central Africa
In August, heavy seasonal rains caused flooding in Benin, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal. So far the extent of flooding and subsequent damage is significantly lower than last year.
Floods wash away homes and damage farmlands
Areas close to the Niger River have been flooded following heavy rains in Niger and Mali. Nearly 10,000 people have been displaced, and over 21,000 hectares of crops have been destroyed.
World + 36 more
Global emergency overview highlights floods in Mozambique, violence in Syria and Mali
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
World + 38 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in Syria and Mali, measles outbreak in Pakistan and rains in the Philippines
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
Somalia: Health partners launch mass vaccination campaign to curb killer diseases
Thousands of children in Somalia die of preventable diseases every year.
World + 42 more
Global emergency overview highlights damage caused by Storm Evan in Samoa, Fiji and insecurity in South Sudan
Tropical cyclone Evan hit Samoa and Fiji on 13 and 16 December. As a category 4 storm, Evan caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure on both islands.
World + 42 more
Global emergency overview highlights magnitude 5.6 earthquake in Iran, Typhoon Bopha
An earthquake with magnitude 5.6 has hit South Khorasan province in Iran, killing at least eight people and injuring 12. As of 6 December, no further information available
World + 41 more
Global emergency overview highlights massive displacement in eastern DRC, fighting in Syria and food insecurity in Kyrgyzstan
Household food security in Kyrgyzstan has deteriorated, with an estimated 25 % of the population - about 1.3 million people - considered food insecure
World + 42 more
Global emergency overview highlights Gaza conflict, fighting in DRC, Ebola in Uganda and Yellow Fever in Sudan
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources, including Reliefweb and media sources, and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Somalia: UN OCHA warns 135,000 children at risk of polio in Kismayo
HIGHLIGHTS Coordinated strategy addressing needs of the displaced in Mogadishu. 135,000 at risk of polio outbreak in Kismayo. Cholera outbreaks expected during current rainy season.
World + 47 more
Global Emergency Overview highlights damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, Cyclone Nilam and Typhoon Son-Tinh
Despite a four-day truce which was supposed to come into effect on Friday 26 October, fighting has continued to escalate in Damascus province, Aleppo, Idlib, Daara and Deir Ezzor in Syria manifested by a new wave of airstrikes by the Syrian forces and attacks by the rebels on strategic army...
DR Congo + 8 more
Kenya: WFP, Gov't to help 2.16 million food-insecure people until March 2013
HIGHLIGHTS Localized heavy rain showers impact Somalia and Kenya Food security in the region has improved as harvests start to reach the markets DRC Crisis: more than 772,450 people have been displaced in North Kivu since January 2009 Ethiopia: number of severely malnourished children declines for...
Somalia: Providing health services in newly liberated areas remains challenge
BULLETIN HIGHLIGHTS Following the floods in Beletweyne, the number of reported suspected cholera cases remained stable, with a cumulative daily reporting range of 17-22 cases from 4 MCHs in the district. WHO and partners investigated the rumors of suspected shigellosis cases in Qooqani, about 65...
Somalia: An estimated 2.12 million people will remain in food security crisis until year-end - FEWS NET
Off-season harvest in September very poor due to poor Hagaa rains KEY MESSAGES Due to the poor Gu harvest in July, the very poor off-season harvest in September, rising prices, and continued Very Critical nutrition situation, an estimated 2.12 million people will remain in a food security Crisis...
DR Congo + 8 more
Eastern Africa: Rains continue to pound much of region - latest humanitarian bulletin
Highlights Rains continue to pound much of region Great Lakes crisis unabated Burundi, Eritrea suffer from “extremely alarming” hunger Food security expected to improve in Ethiopia as primary harvest starts Flooding affects tens of thousands in central Somalia Oxfam warns Somalia’s...
Somalia: Humanitarian radio works to alleviate flooding effects
As floods in Somalia displace thousands, the IMS-supported Radio Ergo works to reduce possible disasters Several people have been killed and thousands displaced after heavy rains in central Somalia's Hiiraan region caused the Shabelle River to burst its banks on September 28. The IMS-supported...
Somalia + 3 more
Eastern Africa: Further flooding feared as El Niño effect looms
NAIROBI, 8 October 2012 (IRIN) - Above-average seasonal rains in parts of the East and Horn of Africa have affected tens of thousands of people, displacing families and restricting access to many in need, say humanitarian officials. The rains, coming ahead of a possible El Niño event, have prompted...
Somalia: Heavy rains cause floods in Belet Weyne town and surrounding
Heavy Rains Cause Floods in Belet Weyne Town and Surrounding Within the last 24 hours, heavy downpour has been experienced in Belet Weyne town in Hiraan Region. This morning, the SWALIM rain gauge in the town recorded 188 mm of rainfall. Consequently, the river level has increased drastically at...