South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens as hunger, drought and insecurity worsen
Humanitarian needs are intensifying across South Sudan as conflict, food insecurity, displacement and extreme weather continue to restrict access to...
Climate Change
UNICEF Warns El Niño Threatens More Than 162 Million Children in Eastern, Southern Africa
FILE PHOTO: 13-year-old Mathiei Makuol collects dirty water from the floodwater in the village of Panyagor in Twic East, Jonglei...
Africa Democracy and Resilience Network Launches Climate Change Adaptation Project in Terekeka
By Kidega Livingstone The Africa Democracy and Resilience Network (ADRNET) has launched a climate change adaptation and land restoration project...
El Niño Strengthens as South Sudan Faces Drought and Flooding Risks
Credit: DRC Strengthening El Niño conditions are contributing to abnormal heat and worsening dry conditions across parts of East Africa,...
El Niño Could Drive Severe Flooding and Displace Up to 3 Million People in East Africa
Credit: Danish Refugee Council A strengthening El Niño climate pattern could significantly increase the risk of flooding across parts of...
WFP Warns El Niño-Driven Dryness Could Worsen Crop Prospects in South Sudan
Persistent rainfall deficits and unusually high temperatures are threatening agricultural production across South Sudan, with below-average rainfall forecast to continue...
South Sudan humanitarian crisis worsens as conflict, hunger and disease persist
Credit: Doctors Without Borders South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening as conflict, food insecurity, disease outbreaks and climate shocks continue...
Africa Gets First Continental Guide on Just Transition Reporting
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has launched what it describes as Africa’s first continental guide dedicated to reporting on...
Hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan’s Lafon County as dry spell forces families to leave
A prolonged dry spell has deepened a hunger crisis in Lafon County in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state, forcing thousands...
South Sudan Faces Drought Despite Improved Rainfall, FEWS NET Warns
Credit: Eye Radio South Sudan continues to face a combination of drought and flooding despite recent rainfall that has improved...
Ministry, IOM Advance Flood Protection Plans During Jonglei Visit
The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has concluded a high-level mission to Jonglei State aimed at strengthening cooperation on...
WFP, CIMMYT Sign Global Pact to Strengthen Food Security and Crisis Resilience
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) have signed a global...
