Reports

Across much of Kenya, above-average rainfall in April was followed by uncharacteristically dry weather in May. If dry conditions continue in June, maize yields will be low in some areas, leaving the country with a significant maize deficit for…

(Excerpt) Threat of famine Drought-stricken nomads in north-eastern Sudan are on the verge of famine warns the International Federation. If rain does not fall in the two coming months, survival for many of an estimated 300,000 nomadic farmers in the…

A weekly report on major developments concerning relief operations in southern Sudan NEW UN SPECIAL ENVOY VISITS OLS... The newly appointed UN Special Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs for Sudan, Robert van Schaik, made his first visit to Khartoum, Nairobi, Lokichokio and…

by Dave Thomas, African Field Correspondent. The skin-draped, walking skeletons are back. This time in Burundi, Africa. So why should the average American care? Many already do care and are proving it by putting their lives on the line to help…

Food for the Hungry International (FHI) operates programs in Rwanda, and in Uvira and Goma, Zaire. The programs focus primarily on the care, protection, and support of unaccompanied children through efforts linked to foster care, family tracing and reunification, and the…

UNITED NATIONS, New York (PANA) - The United Nations has appointed Malawian law professor Tiyanjana Maluwa and Michel Moussalli of Switzerland as human rights investigators for Nigeria and Rwanda. The appointments were announced Tuesday in New York by the chairman of…

Introduction: The week was hot in most areas except Wajir which reported some showers. Livestock are in good condition although pastures are dwindling, while food and live animal prices remained high. Kajiado: Rains have subsided resulting in wilting and drying of pastures and…

WEDNESDAY, 3.30PM ANGOLAN rebel movement Unita is preparing to launch a fresh war, according to claims made on Tuesday by a senior Unita deserter. Colonel Rafael Kasanja claimed that Unita leader Jonas Savimbi is reorganising and strengthening his forces in…

HR/97/41 The Chairman of the fifty-third session of the Commission on Human Rights has appointed experts to look at human rights in Nigeria and Rwanda. A third expert will study the effects of structural adjustment policies on the enjoyment of human…