UN agency launches smartphone app in drought-hit Malawi to fundraise for school meals

Aug 04, 2016, at 01:17 pm

New York, Aug 4 (Just Earth News): The United Nations food relief agency on Wednesday started a fundraising campaign, using a smartphone application, to provide school meals in a southern district of Malawi, where El Niño-induced drought has reduced crop yields.

UN agency starts food aid to 6.5 million people affected by severe drought in Malawi

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:40 pm

New York, July 21 (Just Earth News): The United Nations food relief agency has launched what is set to become the largest ever emergency food relief operation in Malawi, where an unprecedented El Niño-related drought has left nearly 40 per cent of the population in need of emergency assistance.

Mozambique: Clashes send civilians fleeing to Malawi

Jan 16, 2016, at 03:38 pm

New York, Jan 16 (Just earth News/IBNS): Clashes between Mozambique Government forces and the opposition Mozambican National Resistance, or RENAMO, have forced an increasing number of people to flee Mozambique and seek asylum in Malawi over the last few weeks, the United Nations refugee agency cautioned on Friday.

Malawi facing worst food crisis in decade, requires $81 million in relief aid - UN agency

Sep 26, 2015, at 03:10 pm

New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) More than 2.8 million people will face hunger in the coming months in the worst food crisis in a decade in Malawi, where a staggering four out of every 10 children suffer from stunting, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday.

Ban urges candidates to ensure peaceful elections in Malawi

May 21, 2014, at 05:55 pm

New York, May 21 (IBNS): Ahead of simultaneous presidential, parliamentary and local government elections in Malawi, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all candidates political parties, and State institutions to ensure that the polls are peaceful and inclusive.