insert_link Africa Sudan’s catastrophe: farmers could offer quick post-war recovery, if peace is found By Khalid Siddig, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; James Thurlow, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; Josée Randriamamonjy, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; Mariam Raouf, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) , and Mosab Ahmed, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) More than a year of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has weakened the country’s fragile […] todayAugust 13, 2024 12
insert_link Lifestyle Holi: what the clouds of colour in the Hindu festival mean Dibakar Roy|Unsplash Rina Arya, University of Hull Holi is one of the most vibrant and fun festivals in the Hindu calendar. It’s practised across India (though mainly in the north), Nepal and throughout south Asian diasporic communities. The date of Holi varies in accordance with the lunar calendar but the festival often takes place in February or March. In 2024, it’s celebrated on March 25. People gather together to throw […] todayApril 2, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Otjiwarongo residents cultivate gardens to address food insecurity Gardens can be seen on the outskirts of Otjiwarongo's informal settlements, with some residents busy ploughing and planting vegetables to address food insecurity. Some are using riverbeds for planting maize and pearl millet, known as mahangu. Those who planted last year anticipate harvest soon, while others rely on hoped-for rain. Here’s Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua. todayJanuary 23, 2024 47
