New program to support young negotiators on land, drought
Mobilizing all generations in support of sustainable land stewardship is the focus of Desertification and Drought Day 2024,…
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Partners set to respond to worst droughts in southern Africa
The southern African region is experiencing one of its worst drought in decades, and millions are facing extreme…
Internal conflicts threatens children’s lives in Ethiopia
El Niño-driven drought, floods, disease outbreaks and internal conflicts threatening the lives of children in Ethiopia, says UNICEF…
Germany set to host next Desertification, Drought Day
Germany is set to host the next Desertification and Drought Day on 17 June 2024, which will also…
Unlocking youth power in tackling climate change
By Elizabeth Wathuti – In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts,…
Norwegian to deliver emergency aid to Ethiopia
On Monday Norwegian’s most important flight of the year is bound for drought-hit Ethiopia. The flight marks the…
US provides $105 million humanitarian aid to Horn of Africa
In response to the historic drought threatening millions of lives in the Horn of Africa, the United States,…
Drought displaces 745,000 people in Somalia
Three-quarters of a million people have now been forced from their homes by worsening drought in Somalia. With…
Key points PM Abiy of Ethiopia raised during Parliament meeting
During the 3rd urgent session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament) meeting held early this week…
Prime Minister of Ethiopia visits drought hit Somali region
To review relief efforts being undertaken Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia with his high level delegation today…