Rapports

JOHANNESBURG, 3 May 2004 (IRIN) - The almost complete destruction of rice fields in Madagascar's northern province of Mahajanga, after a series of severe cyclones, is expected to jeopardise long-term agricultural production, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday. Preliminary…

JOHANNESBURG, 28 April (IRIN) - The number of people needing food aid in Madagascar's cyclone-affected regions is likely to rise as aid agencies start gaining access to areas cut off since the heavy downpours, the World Food Programme (WFP)…

JOHANNESBURG, 21 April (IRIN) - Efforts to strengthen Madagascar's fragile economy were expected to suffer a setback following the destruction of export crops by Cyclone Gafilo, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reported on Wednesday. The cyclone ripped through the giant Indian…

JOHANNESBURG, 19 April (IRIN) - The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) expressed relief this week after receiving donations to assist victims of a recent cyclone in Madagascar that left scores dead and thousands homeless. UNICEF reported that until last week, except for…

Highlights 74,000 people affected by the worst cyclone in 20 years 390,000 children seriously affected; they lack drinking water and safe sanitation facilities, face malnourishment, are exposed to disease and infection, and cannot attend school Despite OCHA's Flash Appeal of 19 March, except…

Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Tens of thousands of people affected by a devastating cyclone in Madagascar have received vital food aid rations thanks to the successful cooperation between a South African relief team and the United Nations…

Cyclone Gafilo struck the East Coast of Madagascar early Sunday morning, on the 8th of March. Reaching winds of 330 kilometers an hour, Gafilo is one of the strongest cyclones to hit Madagascar in the last 50 years. Damage…

JOHANNESBURG - Tens of thousands of people affected by a devastating cyclone in Madagascar have received vital food aid rations thanks to the successful cooperation between a South African relief team and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The…

JOHANNESBURG, 1 April (IRIN) - The World Food Programme (WFP) has praised the efforts of the South African relief team in cyclone ravaged Madagascar. "Tens of thousands of people affected by a devastating cyclone in Madagascar have received vital food…

Amount of Decision: Euro 2,000,000 Decision reference number: ECHO/MDG/BUD/2004/01000 Explanatory Memorandum 1 - Rationale, needs and target population. 1.1. - Rationale: On 7 March 2004, at a time of high tide amplified by a full moon, tropical Cyclone Gafilo hit North-East Madagascar near…