Uganda + 2 more
Context & Rationale Uganda hosts over 1.6 million refugees, primarily in settlements located in the South- West and West Nile regions.1,2 Guided by progressive policies, Uganda’s refugee response aims to empower refugees economically while providing them with…
Sudan
How do you tackle famine? UN News spoke with young people operating “emergency response rooms” in war-torn Sudan to find out how they are helping to overcome hunger at besieged famine-stricken camps in North Darfur, home…
Uganda
By Adrian Cullis , Raphael Lotira Arasio FOREWORD Water resources support key sectors of the economy namely: hydropower generation, agriculture, fisheries, domestic water supply, industry and navigation among others. However, the efficiency and sustainability of water utilization has…
Zambia
BACKGROUND The USAID Luangwa Livelihood and Conservation activity works in three Game Management Areas in the Luangwa Valley of Zambia. It is part of the USAID Health Ecosystems and Agriculture for Resilient Thriving Societies Global Development Alliance…
Sudan
Food trucks stuck as waterborne diseases pose threat to malnourished children and women 19 August 2024, WFP Staff More than 50 trucks carrying an estimated 4,800 metric tons of World Food Programme (WFP) food and nutrition assistance –…
Somalia
Brief Analysis The calls to Radio Ergo’s audience feedback platform this week (8-14 August 2024) reflected listeners’ concerns with the weather patterns and their impact on livelihoods. Callers most prominently from Togdher region in Somaliland and parts…
Sudan + 8 more
Highlights The latest peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month war, led by the United States, began on 14 August. The talks took place despite the absence of both parties. A joint statement from the United States,…
Kenya
What happened, where and when? The enduring conflict in the North Rift and South Rift regions, which has persisted for decades, has recently seen continuous attacks, particularly in Baringo, and spreading. The situation, characterized by intermittent periods…
Somalia
Introduction Bardhere town, located in the Gedo region along the Jubba River in southern Somalia, serves as a vital economic and transportation hub connecting Somalia with neighboring Ethiopia and Kenya. In October 2023, the town faced devastating…
Sudan
FAST FACTS Sudan is facing catastrophic levels of hunger in the midst of the rainy and lean season. More than half of the population (25.6 million people) are facing acute levels of hunger. Almost 11 million people (2.1…
