Informes

Highlights A record mid-season dry spell of over 30 days has affected vast parts of the region including, Angola, Botswana, DRC, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. These areas have received the lowest rainfall for the late-January/February…

Key Messages Most countries in the region reached the typical peak of the lean season period in February, which was characterized by depleted harvested food stocks, above-average food prices, and reduced agricultural labor opportunities and income. Limited…

In Southern Africa, the El Niño weather phenomenon is a significant factor, driving humanitarian needs. Its effects, including drought, erratic rainfall, flooding, and high temperatures, vary across different areas within countries. The region is experiencing extremely…

The World Health Organization's most recent assessment of the coverage and functionality of the National Health Information Systems (NHIS) revealed that Angola should focus on improving the availability of information on key development indicators, such as…

Key Messages Although cumulative national rainfall has improved to be average as of January, the late and varied pattern of rain is negatively affecting crop growth, and green harvests are expected to be slightly below average. The…

UK Government announces £17 million to help clear explosives across Africa and Asia and raise awareness of the associated risks. Eight countries across Africa and Asia to be supported through £17 million in new funding to Mines…

In Numbers 1.58 million people in acute food insecurity in southwestern Angola USD 3.4 million six-month (February – July 2024) funding shortfall 7,675 people received assistance from WFP 257.6 MT of food distributed Operational Updates Drought Response Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM):…

From January 24th to 26th, APOPO hosted a syntropic farming workshop in Caiombo, a rural locality within the Ebo municipality of Cuanza Sul province, Angola. The event, led by syntropic farming expert Roland van Reenen, aimed…

In December 2023, APOPO, with over two decades of history in humanitarian mine action, reached an extraordinary milestone. Our clearance efforts over the years reached a total of 100 million square meters of land released since…

Executive Summary The year 2023 was important for health and well-being in Angola. In his State of the Nation address on 16th October 2023, the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço GColIH highlighted the significant investments…