WASHINGTON – The top U.S general for Africa is warning that a growing threat from China may come not just from the waters of the Pacific but from the Atlantic as well. U.S. Gen. Stephen Townsend, in an interview with The Associated Press, said Beijing is looking to establish a large navy port capable of […]
Continue ReadingGENEVA – African countries risk a new wave of coronavirus infections because of the slow rollout of life-saving vaccines and the circulation of new variants, the World Health Organization warns. The WHO reports the epidemic curve in Africa has plateaued for six weeks, with the number of cases now standing at more than 4.5 million, […]
Continue ReadingANTANANARIVO, May 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Humanitarian agencies are raising a new alarm on further shortage of food in southern Africa region after several countries declared drought or below-average rains. On Thursday, the World Food Programme (WFP) listed MADAGASCAR as a new country facing drought. A statement said southern Madagascar has experienced unusual drought conditions, forcing […]
Continue ReadingINTRODUCTION The world is currently confronted by an acute public health emergency caused by the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. The outbreak was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019—about a century after the Spanish flu of 1919, has since rapidly spread across the world resulting in infections, morbidity and mortality at scale unknown in […]
Continue ReadingKey Messages West Africa is facing an unprecedented level of food insecurity – 31 million people are projected to have insufficient food stocks during the upcoming lean season (May – August), a figure which is 28% higher than 2020, which already marked a record-high level of food insecurity. Without an immediate response, millions will face […]
Continue ReadingCENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC RESURGENCE OF CRIMINALITY REDUCING HUMANITARIAN ACCESS Since the withdrawal of armed forces to the Kambakota and Ouogo axes, a resurgence of criminality has been observed, including armed attacks on civilians and health workers. The surge in criminality considerably reduces humanitarian access. Aid agencies do not have access to the Kambakota and Ouogo […]
Continue ReadingAs Prepared for Delivery Many thanks Madame Ambassador for the opportunity to address excellencies and esteemed colleagues present here today on this important topic. I very much welcome the restated commitment to break the cycle of panic and neglect. We have engaged over the past decades in the response and recovery to many shocks and […]
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