Informes

By Ngala Killian Chimtom YAOUNDE, Feb 27 2012 (IPS) - Sala Aminata, a housewife from Logone and Shari Division in Cameroon’s Far North Region, looks at her six kids with apprehension as she tries to figure out…

For many years, the countries of Central Africa have been suffering from the effects of epidemics and endemic diseases, as well as natural and man-made disasters. Conflicts have led to significant population displacements and put at…

Food insecurity high despite great agricultural potential Cameroon has great agricultural potential. The country’s vast tracts of arable land, its climate and agro-ecological conditions favour a wide variety of crops. It also has great export potential because…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Early crop prospects for the 2011 cereal crops are uncertain due to irregular rains in most parts of the country Prices of maize increase throughout the country from February 2010 Prospects for the 2011 cereal crop…

While drought ravages swathes of eastern Africa, on the other side of the continent many communities in Cameroon’s dry north have set up village granaries to help them through the lean season. Supported by WFP, the…

Delegation looks to copy Counterpart’s implementation of Food for Education program By Meg Hewitt Providing children with a nutritious meal at school is fuel for learning in the Bui Division of Northwest Cameroon and has proven one of…

Ce bulletin d’information humanitaire, produit par le bureau régional OCHA pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, couvre la période du 01 mai au 03 juin 2011. Evènements clés Jusqu’à un demi-million de personnes restent déplacées à l’intérieur…

Three years after the 2007-08 food crisis, the prices of basic food items are again rising rapidly, fueling new concerns about the food security of poor people. The international prices of maize and wheat have almost doubled between June…

WFP Statement 8 March 2011 Today in France, where I am marking the 100th International Women's Day, I am reminded of all the great women who have changed the world. I have always admired Joan of Arc who was born in…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT - Favourable rains during the main 2010 cropping season support cereal production growth - Prices of maize decline throughout the country, but high prices persist in Yaoundé - Food security conditions remain poor for refugees in central regions Favourable rainfall…