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Meheba (Zambia) : worrying increase in food prices on markets

Refugees in the Meheba camp in Zambia are alarmed by the increase considered exorbitant in prices on the camp markets. The increase concerns all basic foodstuffs and is partly due to the farming season which is looking bad. INFO SOS Médias Burundi In the …

Defending the hidden forest gems of Zambia’s Copperbelt Province

A local community has taken over protecting and managing patches of small evergreen forests, known as mushitu forests, that have recently been subject to illegal logging. Forest officers armed with smartphones are going up against the loggers while also …

Brown and El-Erian | Towards a fifth world order

The Bretton Woods institutions – the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank – are now 80 years old. But they are as under-resourced and poorly supported by national governments as at any time in their history. Their predicament is perhaps the …

Masisi rejected, becomes one term President

63 Views Picture source: Facebook Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African nation, reports BBC News. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) …

The facts about global wealth inequality

How does poverty differ from economic inequality? Poverty is usually defined as not having the means to support basic nutrition, access to safe drinking water, shelter, education, and other needs. Around nine percent of the world’s population (about 720 …

Here’s how protecting freshwater ecosystems can help countries meet their biodiversity targets

“Rivers are some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet,” said Sinikinesh Beyene Jimma, interim Head of UNEP’s Marine and Freshwater Branch. “Given the importance of rivers and other freshwater ecosystems for food security, resilience building and …

Political wave blowing across SADC

Africa's politics are rapidly evolving. Today's voters are not accustomed to the revolutionary movements' empty and rhetorical promises. People are aware of their desires now. The days of these revolutionary parties deceiving their constituents …

How Orlando went from a laughingstock to record holders in the NWSL

Imagine a cursed franchise or suffering fan base -- say, the Cleveland Browns, to name one easy example. Now imagine that team putting together the best season in league history, rattling off 23 games without defeat. What sounds unthinkable is reality for …

AI wants rich countries to pay for climate change disasters in Africa

Residents search for survivors after floods swept through Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, killing more than 42 people and destroying homes. [File, Standard] Amnesty International (AI) wants the rich countries responsible for global warming to fully pay for the …

Africa: Richer Countries Must Commit To Pay At 29Th Conference Of The Parties (COP29) As Climate Change Forcibly ...

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo With millions of people already displaced by climate change disasters in Africa, the richer countries most responsible for global warming must agree at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan to …

Current season may bring relief to farmers

Hamond Motsi THE 2023/2024 farming season in Southern Africa was a catastrophe, with farmers grappling with drought conditions that devastated crops and livestock. This drought, driven by the El Niño phenomenon, caused below-average rainfall and hit …

Technology Metals Report (11.01.2024): BYD Revenue Beats Tesla, Energy Fuels Q3 Results, and the Appointment of a New ...

Welcome to the latest issue of the Technology Metals Report (TMR), brought to you by the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI). In this edition, we compile the most impactful stories shared by our CMI Directors over the past week, reflecting the dynamic and …

Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals

Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two dozen other countries and territories in the next six months, largely as a result of conflict and violence, an analysis by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization and World …

When I was a Vice Consul in Nuevo Laredo

by Edward Marks When FSOs gather in congenial surroundings, even very senior and well-known diplomatic personalities often begin their favorite stories with “Now, when I was a vice consul in Tegucigalpa….” Time passes and now I tell such stories. When I …

Food Insecurity to Rise Across 22 Countries Amid Conflict and Climate Crisis, UN Report Finds

Representational Image of Global Food Insecurity (photo Source: Canva) A new United Nations report warns that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in 22 countries and territories, mainly due to increasing conflicts, climate instability, and economic …

From Guangzhou to Nairobi: Chinese secondhand apparel finds booming demand in Africa

Walking through an African marketplace, visitors might spot t-shirts with bold Chinese characters forming phrases like “Order takeout, use Ele.me” or “Crossing Shenzhen.” These printed clothes, now common across the continent, are secondhand garments from …

How Climate Change Impacts Affect Renewable Energy

Damaged solar panels in eastern Puerto Rico. Photo: Lorie Shaull “The world’s capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades,” the International Energy Agency said in a report published earlier …

Sudan’s civil war worsens, children starve amidst rising humanitarian crisis across Africa

Sudan’s ongoing civil war has descended into a humanitarian crisis, with reports of widespread hunger and displacement. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to the deaths of thousands and forced millions …

New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña ...

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East – coupled with climate and …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Open in Wakulla County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Wakulla County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Milton or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do …

Disaster Recovery Center Open in Hardee County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hardee County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton. Survivors of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.  Survivors do not need …

IICSR Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality

International Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Launches Accessible Education Platform to Combat Climate Disasters and Global Inequality PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent data …

FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Tift County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Emanuel County

ATLANTA – FEMA opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center in Emanuel County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Center …

FEMA Assistance Available for Self-Employed Floridians

FEMA assistance can help people who are self-employed, including artists, musicians and mechanics. Independent contractors are considered self-employed. To be considered for FEMA assistance, you must be a resident of or work in a county designated for FEMA …

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Georgians May Receive

ATLANTA – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4--20, 2024, may receive. Residents in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, …

Disaster Recovery Center Will Open Tuesday in Macon County

RALEIGH, N.C. -  A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Tuesday, Nov. 5, in Franklin (Macon County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene.   The Macon County DRC is located at: Macon County Public Health …

Preservation Specialists in Three Florida Disaster Recovery Centers to Offer Advice on Salvaging Treasured Items

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians recover from hurricane damage, preservation specialists will be in three Disaster Recovery Centers this week to offer advice about salvaging damaged items such as photos, artwork, textiles and other items. FEMA and the …

Did Hurricane Helene Affect Your Well Furnace or Septic System?

COLUMBIA, S.C. – If your private well, furnace or septic system was damaged by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for financial assistance from FEMA.  For disaster-damaged private wells, heating systems, furnaces and septic systems, FEMA may pay for the …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Barnwell County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Barnwell County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.   Barnwell County Barnwell Regional Airport  155 State Road S-6-398  Barnwell, SC 29812 Open Nov. 4- …

FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood

Chaves County homeowners and renters, who sustained damage from the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.  FEMA disaster assistance may include grants for …

Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut

FEMA announces a location change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides …

One Month of Meeting Survivors Where They Are in Virginia

Disaster Recovery Center Updates in Southwest Virginia

BRISTOL, Va.– A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Duffield, Va. at the Pioneer Center at 225 Boone Trail Road, Duffield, VA 24244 on Tuesday, November 5, at 8 a.m. This will be the tenth DRC to open in the impacted area.  The Pulaski County DRC …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Gaston County

RALEIGH, N.C. -  A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Sunday, November 3, in Dallas (Gaston County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene.   The Gaston County DRC is located at:   Dallas Civic Center 206 S …

FEMA Can Help with Moving and Storage Costs for Survivors Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

RALEIGH, N.C.—North Carolina survivors whose homes were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, and are not safe to live in, may be eligible for FEMA Moving and Storage Assistance. This assistance can help affected families move and store their essential items …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. The President’s action makes federal …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The …

Alert Cascade Approved as Supplier for UK Government's G-Cloud 14 Framework

Alert Cascade is now an approved supplier for G-Cloud 14, the latest framework on the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Marketplace. PETERBOROUGH, UNITED KINGDOM, November 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alert Cascade is proud to announce its …