Informes

Rural community meetings, such as one held recently in Mpudzi Resettlement Scheme south of Mutare, are usually placid affairs dealing with mundane matters. Not any more. by Andrew Mambondiyani In the province, known for its highlands, good rains…

Es difícil establecer el orden de prioridades de los retos a los que se enfrenta el país más joven del mundo. El brote de cólera que el Ministerio de Sanidad hizo público el 15 de mayo…

Strengthen Peacekeeping Mission’s Rights Reporting, Civilian Protection (New York, June 25, 2014) – The United Nations secretary-general should investigate alleged cover-ups and manipulation of human rights reporting by the African Union/UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Human…

Highlights WFP urgently requires US$82 million for the refugee operations in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda to avert ration cuts and complete pipeline breaks from October onwards. Heavy rainfall in South Sudan and insecurity along the transport routes, has…

KEY ISSUES Based on ongoing monitoring activities in addition to the results of rapid preliminary Gu season field assessment carried out in June 2014, the food security situation is projected to deteriorate in Somalia in the post-Gu…

By Mercy Kolok Education is more than just a fundamental right; it helps pave the way to a successful and productive future. More children are now taking part in early childhood education, which is critical for their…

Investigate Allegations of Torture, Abuse (Nairobi) – The Sudanese government should immediately charge or release recently detained political activists, and investigate all allegations that they have been subjected to torture and ill-treatment, the African Center for Justice…

By Stephen Graham DORO REFUGEE CAMP, UPPER NILE STATE, 25 June 2014 (IRIN) - South Sudan’s brutal conflict has throttled the supply of food to Sudanese refugees in the remote northeast of the country, fuelling tensions and…

KAMPALA, 25 June 2014 (IRIN) - Inadequate funding coupled with harsh laws targeting same sex unions could erode the gains so far made in the fight against HIV in Uganda, activists warn. While the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA)…

The Horn of Africa outbreak has slowed, but the threat of spread persists: pockets of children in hard-to-reach areas are still unable to receive vaccines. Dr. Hassan Khan, a WHO Medical Officer in Somalia, shares insight…