Millions face threat of starvation amid 'unprecedented drought' in Horn of Africa

Jun 10, 2022

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 10 (ANI/Xinhua): Millions of people face the threat of starvation amid unprecedented drought in the three Horn of Africa countries...

Greater Horn of Africa drought forecast to continue for fifth year: WMO

Aug 27, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], August 27 : Millions of people in the Greater Horn of Africa have already "suffered the longest drought in 40 years," and...

Millions affected by drought in Horn of Africa, UNHCR appeals for aid

Jun 28, 2022

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 28 : The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday appealed for USD 42.6 million in aid to...

UNICEF decries surge in child marriage in Horn of Africa amid drought crisis

Jun 29, 2022

Nairobi [Kenya], June 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Child marriage is on the increase in the Horn of Africa region as the severe drought in 40 years...

UN body says at least 7 mln livestock died across drought-affected HOA countries

Jul 06, 2022

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], July 6 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 7 million livestock have died across drought-affected Horn of Africa (HOA) countries, the UN Office for...

UN humanitarian agency appeals for urgent funds to avert food crisis in Horn of Africa

Jul 25, 2022

Nairobi [Kenya], July 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations humanitarian agency on Monday appealed for urgent funding to help avert a humanitarian disaster that is...