UN warns of drought crisis in Syria
Byrs said it was not clear how many more people would end up counting on food aid supplies because of the drought.
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The Sahel: One region, many crises
By André-Michel Essoungou Africa’s Sahel region faces many complex and interconnected challenges. Here are some of the major ones, and how the United Nations is assisting the region in finding solutions. The food crisis When the Sahel is in the news, it is often because millions of people are at risk of going hungry. …
Low Nile water level threatens summer harvest
By Mohamed Abdelmonsef The water level of the Nile River was recorded at 170 metres above sea level instead of the normal depth of 175 meters at this time of year. The lower water level foreshadows a scarcity of water for the summer harvest. Dr. Khaled Waseef, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Water …
Mali conflict spilling over
Influx of refugees from Mali exacerbates political instability in neighbouring Mauritania