East Africa hunger to worsen as El Nino strikes the region

Conflicts, floods and failed rains caused by El Nino have sparked a dramatic rise in the number of people going hungry in east Africa, especially in drought-hit Ethiopia, the United Nations said Thursday. El Nino, a global weather pattern that periodically wreaks havoc, is expected to last until early 2016.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

CNBCAfrica.Com

12 Aug

What East Africa's looming elections mean for the region

CNBCAfrica.com
What East Africa's looming elections mean for the region
CNBCAfrica.com
The situation in Burundi remains dire following an election that has failed to be recognised by the international community as hundreds flee from their homes. In addition Tanzania and Uganda are due to hold elections, with Rwanda voting to allow ...
Ethiopia Gains Ground in FIFA Rankings, Kenya Stay Static, Fall for Uganda ...AllAfrica.com
Tanzania economy drops in rankings of Africa Prosperity IndexCoastweek

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11 years ago

Dewji Blog

14 May

East Africa’s Top CEOs meet to exploit the region’s emerging growth opportunities

Bashir Partner KPMG, (PWC) Country Senior Partner.

Issues affecting East African region’s economic progression are expected to take centre stage at this year’s East Africa Business Summit (EABS) to be held in Kigali, Rwanda as from June 4 – 6.

The two-day Summit, themed Positioning East Africa for Inclusive Prosperity in 2020 and beyond, is expected to bring together over 100 top Chief Executives Officers, financiers and government officials who will also discuss ways of exploiting...

 

10 years ago

Michuzi

EU STRIKES A COMPREHENSIVE TRADE DEAL WITH EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, 20 October 2014:  The European Union has confirmed that Negotiators from the EU and the East African Community (EAC) finalised on 16 October 2014 a new comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between both regions.
In a press release issued on 16 October 2014, the European Commission state that the agreement will provide legal certainty for businesses and open a long-term perspective for free and unlimited access to the EU market for...

 

10 years ago

IPPmedia

25 Sep

How can Tanzania become exemplary in East African region?

IPPmedia
How can Tanzania become exemplary in East African region?
IPPmedia
Tanzania is among few countries endowed with many resources, including natural gas, oil and minerals. Staff Writer DANIEL SEMBERYA held an exclusive interview with former Prime Minister in the Tanzania's third phase government, FREDERICK SUMAYE ...

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

30 Oct

One out of 4 people in Africa a victim of hunger, WFP says

Africa still has some of the highest rates of malnutrition and if nothing is done to curb the high numbers, there will be 40 million children malnourished by the year 2020, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, has said.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Mar

Hunger ‘eats up 16.5 per cent of Africa GDP’

Child under nutrition caused by hunger is causing an estimated loss of between 1.9 per cent and 16.5 per cent of gross domestic products (GDP) among African countries as costs to health and productivity per year, a new study shows.

 

9 years ago

BBC

10 Nov

El Nino threatens 'millions in Africa'

Some 11 million children are at risk from hunger and disease in east and southern Africa as El Nino causes drought and flooding, the UN says.

 

9 years ago

AllAfrica.Com

21 Dec

East Africa: Why All East Africans Are Looking Up to Magufuli

The Observer
East Africa: Why All East Africans Are Looking Up to Magufuli
AllAfrica.com
In the club of East Africa's Presidents, Tanzania's new leader John Pombe Magufuli is a lonely man. His peers threw their weight behind his electoral opponent, and when he won, they refused to even acknowledge him with routine congratulations. In ...
What would Magufuli do to attain sustainable energy access in Africa?The Observer (blog)

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9 years ago

Rapid News Network

15 Oct

'Queen Of Ivory' Yang Feng Lan: Tanzania Arrests East African Region's Most

Rapid News Network
'Queen Of Ivory' Yang Feng Lan: Tanzania Arrests East African Region's Most
Rapid News Network
Bail has been denied by the country's high court. EAL is a non-profit organization that fights wildlife trafficking. The State Attorney said that Yang was involved in the smuggling and trading of 706 elephant tusks, weighing 1,800 kilograms from about ...
Will arrest of the 'Queen of Ivory' dent illegal ivory trade?Fx Report Daily
'Queen of Ivory' Charged in Tanzania With Running...

 

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