Etiket: Famine
“Nearly 750,000 people are in a situation of potential famine”, according to Olivier de Schutter, UN special rapporteur
In several African countries, the inhabitants are suffering from the worst drought for forty years. Elsewhere in the world, other countries are experiencing flooding. Combined with the effects of the…
Famine in Sri Lanka, pollution in Chile and roses… The summary of the news of the week in photos
Posted on 06/10/2022 22:33 Article written by On Friday June 10, the Photo Hebdo section of 20 Heures returns to the news of the week. This time, direction Sri Lanka,…
Famine in Sri Lanka, pollution in Chile and roses… The summary of the news of the week in photos
Posted on 06/10/2022 22:33 Article written by On Friday June 10, the Photo Hebdo section of 20 Heures returns to the news of the week. This time, direction Sri Lanka,…
the country affected by an unprecedented famine
Posted on 06/09/2022 20:47 Article written by D. Olliéric, N. Auer, M. Behboudi, F. Dumont – France 2 France Televisions A major economic crisis is affecting Afghanistan, ten months after…
the country affected by an unprecedented famine
Posted on 06/09/2022 20:47 Article written by D. Olliéric, N. Auer, M. Behboudi, F. Dumont – France 2 France Televisions A major economic crisis is affecting Afghanistan, ten months after…
Famine risk exacerbated by another poor rainy season
(Nairobi) The risk of famine that the UN has been warning about for several months in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia is worsening further with the now tangible prospect of another…
drought threatens 20 million people with famine
From southern Ethiopia to northern Kenya via Somalia, the Horn of Africa is facing a drought that is alarming humanitarian organizations, with nearly 20 million people at risk of hunger.…
Fight against famine | UN secures $1.39 billion to help Horn of Africa
(United Nations) A donors’ conference in Geneva secured $1.39 billion on Tuesday to help the Horn of Africa fight the famine that threatens at least 20 million people this year,…
Drought threatens 20 million people with famine
(Nairobi) At least 20 million people face the risk of famine this year due to worsening drought in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said…
financial mobilization to try to respond to the risk of famine
1.8 billion euros will be released to help West African countries, says the FAO. Since February 24, 2022, thousands of tonnes of cereals have been blocked in Ukraine, a major…
in Africa, the fear of famine due to the war in Ukraine
Posted on 03/18/2022 09:49 Update on 03/18/2022 09:53 France 2 Article written by The prices of basic necessities are on the rise on the African continent, due to the war…
War in Ukraine: risk of famine in poor countries
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday of the repercussions of Russia’s war in Ukraine, which could result in “a hurricane of famines” in many countries. “Ukraine is on…
Faced with the threat of growing famine, the Afghans hope for the thaw of international aid
Posted on 01/24/2022 11:25 Update on 01/24/2022 11:25 FRANCEINFO Article written by M.Burgot, V.Vermot-Gaud, M.Behboudi, L.Lavieille – franceinfo France Televisions Since the return of the Taliban to power at the…
DOCUMENT FRANCE 2. In Afghanistan, more than half of the population is threatened by famine
Published on 01/23/2022 20:43 Update on 01/23/2022 21:06 FRANCE 2 Article written by M.Burgot, V.Vermot-Gaud, M.Behboudi, L.Lavieille – France 2 France Televisions Since the return to power of the Taliban,…
DOCUMENT FRANCE 2. In Afghanistan, more than half of the population is threatened by famine
Published on 01/23/2022 20:43 Update on 01/23/2022 21:06 FRANCE 2 Article written by M.Burgot, V.Vermot-Gaud, M.Behboudi, L.Lavieille – France 2 France Televisions Since the return to power of the Taliban,…
Famine in Dijon in 1481
Little Ice Age Between the beginning of the 14th and the end of the 19th century much of western Europe suffered an unusually cold spell. Alpine glaciers in particular grew…
in Afghanistan, the plight of families threatened by famine
Posted the 12/17/2021 8:55 PM Update the 12/17/2021 9:23 PM France 2 Article written by D. Olliéric, N. Auer, M.Behboudi – France 2 France Televisions A little over four months…
the population in the throes of famine since the arrival of the Taliban
Posted the 12/08/2021 20:42 France 2 Article written by D. Olliéric, N. Auer, M.Behboudi, A.Canestraro – France 2 France Televisions Four months since Afghanistan is in the hands of the…
climate change is not responsible for famine in Madagascar, study finds
Global warming played only a minimal role in the famine that hit Madagascar, estimates a study published Thursday, December 2 and which contradicts previous UN statements. The southern part of…
climate change is not responsible for famine in Madagascar, study finds
Global warming played only a minimal role in the famine that hit Madagascar, estimates a study published Thursday, December 2 and which contradicts previous UN statements. The southern part of…