Assessments

Mission Highlights Rainfall was the main determinant for Angola's crop production in 2005/06, with much of the country experiencing excessive rains and/or longer dry spells than usual. With the recent re-settlement trend in former agricultural areas, there was a small…

It is four years since the Angolan conflict came to an end with the signing of a peace agreement on April 4th 2002. Angola became an independent nation on November 11 1975, upon the withdrawal of the Portuguese colonial…

INTRODUCTION This is the third and final issue for 2005 of this report prepared by the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) on the food supply situation and cereal import and food aid requirements for all countries in…

Risk Assessment: The Country Stability index continued to fluctuate slightly at the same level as during the previous monitoring period, while the Conflictive Actions curve is marked by a sharp peak in December, followed by smaller peaks in March and…

AFRICA: In eastern Africa, heavy rains and floods have caused loss of life and destroyed crops and infrastructure in several countries. However, prospects for current crops have improved. In southern Africa, cereal import requirements in 2005/06 (excluding South Africa) are…

INTRODUCTION This is the first issue for 2005 of this report prepared by the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) on the food supply situation and cereal import and food aid requirements for all countries in sub-Saharan Africa.…

AFRICA: In eastern Africa, the food situation in Eritrea is of serious concern. Successive years of inadequate rains have seriously undermined crop and livestock production. A below average harvest is also estimated for Sudan due to conflict and drought. By…

Risk Assessment: Since July, the Country Stability curve appears to re-approach the high level constantly featured throughout 2003, following slight fluctuations since February. Relative Government Direct Actions remain on a low level, mirroring Country Stability fluctuations. As referred…

INTRODUCTION This is the third and last issue for 2004 of this report prepared by the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) on the food supply situation and cereal import and food aid requirements for…

After almost three decades of armed conflict, followed by two years of peace and stability, security in Angola has noticeably improved and circulation within the country has become easier. People must still cope daily with landmines, and removing them…