On 22 May, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (OCHA), Tom Fletcher, issued the following statement on the current Ebola outbreak. We need to get ahead of this Ebola outbreak. Today, I am allocating up to $60 … Continue reading →
In May an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo species of Ebola involved is one for which there is no vaccine or specific treatment. Ebola only spreads … Continue reading →
The current conflict in Sudan is a multifaceted crisis with deep roots in Sudan’s history, including a long struggle for power between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This power struggle erupted into full-scale violence … Continue reading →
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published its bi-annual report “Climate Change and Nuclear Power” with the sub-title “Securing Clean Energy for Climate Resilience”. As we head towards the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt … Continue reading →
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has estimated 2.7 million Somalis will face severe food shortages over the coming months as drought conditions continue to cause critical water shortages. More than 50 districts face moderate to … Continue reading →
This article was written by Benjamine Ssuuna. Uganda is a sub-Saharan African country located in the Eastern part of the continent. From the time of Independence on 9th October 1962, the country has had nine presidents. Violence has been a … Continue reading →
Mucungura Adeodato writes: I’m a teacher teaching in secondary schools in Lyantonde district in Uganda. It’s one of the dry corridor districts in Uganda. I’m appreciate and commend the work you are doing to save our global environment. Environmental concerns … Continue reading →
Press release LONDON, 5 April 2017 The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they … Continue reading →
In our world of plenty, there is no excuse for inaction or indifference – UN Secretary-General More than 20 million people in north-east Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen are facing famine or a credible risk of famine over the … Continue reading →