UN warns of worsening hunger in East Africa amid third consecutive failed rainy season
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:51 am
New York, July 15 (Just Earth News): The third consecutive failed rainy season in East Africa has seriously eroded families' resilience, and urgent and effective livelihood support is required, the United Nations agricultural agency has warned.
Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa
Nov 11, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday renewed for another year its authorization for international naval forces to join in fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, stressing that while the threat from Somali pirates has declined, it still remains a matter of "grave concern."