Should the disruption of wheat supplies continue, states in North Africa might need to cut subsidies, which, in the past, has led to protests - even to the Arab Spring that saw sizeable displacement.
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Should the disruption of wheat supplies continue, states in North Africa might need to cut subsidies, which, in the past, has led to protests - even to the Arab Spring that saw sizeable displacement.
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"WHO and partners are working with countries to urgently fix operational challenges including supporting health workers to speed up vaccine delivery, save lives and beat back this pandemic."
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Nine African countries, including South Africa, Morocco and Tunisia, had reached the 10% goal at the beginning of September and another six managed to sprint ahead to reach the target this month.
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States assessed as being least vulnerable to an epidemic were the worst affected by COVID-19, new research suggests, as were nations with more urban populations and strong international travel links.
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With 47 African countries now rolling out vaccines, early insights illustrate the importance of effective planning, existing health systems, and strong communication methods and partnerships.
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In the past few decades, the region has experienced an increasing frequency and severity of droughts, floods, cyclones and locusts that have been attributed to climate change and variability.
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This insurance product will provide countries with predictable and rapid financing for early response to cope with emergency situations caused by tropical cyclones.
The disaster demonstrates how even seemingly small oil leaks and spills can be devastating, especially when they occur in sensitive and critically important environmental areas.
The latest satellite data reveals the oil slick from the MV Wakashio now stretches across 27 kmsq along the east coast of Mauritius, from Blue Bay Marine Park to the tourist island of Ile aux Cerfs.
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Funding from this aid package will go for humanitarian projects in Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, HelpAge says it has received reports of increasing numbers of incidents perpetrated against older people from across the globe since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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To protect and build towards the continent’s shared prosperity, $100 billion is needed to urgently provide fiscal space to all countries to address the immediate safety net needs of the populations.
South Africa + 37 more
With more than 6000 COVID-19 cases reported in the region and case numbers increasing exponentially, the virus is threatening fragile health systems on the continent.
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Sharing information and ultimately pooling their orders will better leverage the countries' individual purchasing power and thus strengthen their vaccine security.
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There is at least an 80% chance of an El Niño phenomenon between October and December 2018, coinciding with the lean season. An El Niño at this time is associated with below-average rain.
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All Red Cross branches in Mauritius are on high alert. In La Réunion, the Red Cross Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform has activated its disaster response plan and volunteers are on standby.
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WHO is working with national health authorities in risk countries to complete a plague preparedness checklist to assess their readiness, and to identify concrete actions to bridge gaps.
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The Africa Human Development Report 2016 analyses the drivers that hamper African women’s advancement, and proposes policies and concrete actions to close the gender gap.
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A tropical cyclone is expected to make landfall on Madagascar on 16 Jan. At the same time, Tropical Cyclone Bansi is heading towards Rodrigues, an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius.
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Almost 100,000 people have been affected in Mozambique and Malawi, while Tropical Cyclone Bansi is expected to cause heavy rains and strong winds in Mauritius.