Tag: Drought

Somalia declares state of emergency over drought

Published on November 24, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the country’s worsening drought. […]

Patchy rains in Malawi bring harvests to some, hunger to many

Published on November 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Drought in parts of Malawi spelled disaster for farmers like Saukila who live from harvest to harvest, surviving on what […]

Shrinking Lake Chilwa threatens livelihoods in Malawi

Published on September 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Mposa Village, in south-eastern Malawi’s Machinga District, used to sit on the shores of Lake Chilwa. Now its residents, who […]

Oxfam warns of Africa drought ‘catastrophe’

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Urgent action is needed to stop drought in West Africa’s Sahel region turning into a humanitarian disaster affecting 13 million […]

Drought to Curb Mozambique, Malawi Growth, Renaiss

Published on February 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Growth in Mozambique and Malawi this year may miss forecasts by the International Monetary Fund as a lack of rain […]

Drought resistant crops Agriculture post comment

Published on May 3, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Promotion of drought resistant crops in drought prone districts of Malawi. Resistant crops that you may want to discuss in […]