Worrying UN report predicts increase in starvation across the world

Worrying UN report predicts increase in starvation across the world

A new United Nations report indicates catastrophic levels of acute food insecurity bordering on starvation in five countries around the world. The World Food Programme together with the Food and Agriculture Organization released its findings on Thursday, with Gaza, Sudan and Haiti topping the list of countries it predicts people will starve to death. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

November 1, 2024 8

Africa

DRC faces hunger crisis

The World Food Programme says more than a million people are facing hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The UN agency says women and children displaced by the conflict between tribal militias have been the hardest hit.

October 17, 2024 18

World

UN concerned about food supplies in Northern Gaza

The World Food Programme says all major crossings into the north of the Gaza strip have been closed with no food aid having entered the area since October 1st. It's now warning that if the conflict continues to escalate at the current scale, it's unsure how long the food supplies will last. From the UN Headquarters in New York: Jody Jacobs:

October 16, 2024 7

Namibia

World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis

The World Food Programme has launched an urgent appeal for N$228 million to address Namibia’s growing food insecurity crisis. According to a release by the WFP, while N$17.57 million has already been secured, it still requires 93% of the total N$228 million to fully implement the program and alleviate the escalating hunger crisis. The Basic Income Grant Coalition's Rinaani Musutua weighs in on hunger in the country.

September 23, 2024 18

Namibia

Education Ministry launches digital school’s programme

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, 12 August launched the Digital Schools program at the National Institute for Educational Development in Okahandja. This initiative, aimed at modernising classrooms across Namibia, introduces advanced digital tools and resources to strengthen learning and prepare students for the future. Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp. Meanwhile, speaking at the event, Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, said that […]

August 12, 2024 44

Africa

World Food Programme can only secure 20% of drought aid for Southern Africa

The United Nations World Food Programme has secured only 20 percent in drought aid for Southern Africa. This is approximately N$ 1.5-billion of its almost eight-billion-target, to address the drought in seven affected countries. The region has been hit hard by the El Niño weather pattern and faces its worst drought in decades. Despite donor support, the WFP can only provide aid to 5.9 million of the 27 million people […]

August 7, 2024 8

Health / Medical

24% of Namibian children under 5 stunted

According to the World Food Programme global hunger index, 24 percent of Namibian children under the age of 5 are stunted, and 6 percent are experiencing wasting. Between January and June 2024, over 190,000 (191,353) children were screened for malnutrition, with 10,151 receiving treatment. The Hardap Region reported the highest number of treated cases, with 2,891 children, followed by Ohangwena (1,747), Khomas (967), and Erongo (939). In a report, the WFP said […]

July 23, 2024 37

Local

Tony Elumelu champions youth entrepreneurship across Africa, advocates for investment over aid

With a burgeoning youth population estimated to be one half of the world’s youth by 2,100, and the highest entrepreneurship rates across the globe - where over 20% of working-age Africans launching new businesses and more than 75% of young people intend to start one within the next five years - it is within this landscape of ambition and potential that Africa's path to development and prosperity […]

May 21, 2024 46

Africa

WFP calls for swift action as Sudan conflict worsens

Amidst ongoing armed conflict in Sudan, where millions of civilians are left displaced and food insecure, Deputy Executive Director for the World Food Programme, Carl Skau, visited the country where he said a window of opportunity to reach civilians is rapidly closing as the rainy season app.

May 16, 2024 18