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Trees are Dying in the Sahel Due to Human Caused Climate Change
Trees are dying in the Sahel, a region in Africa south of the Sahara Desert, and human-caused climate change is to blame, according to a new study led by a scientist at the University of California, Berkeley.
UN Secretary General’s Representative for West Africa Urges Consultations Over Insecurity in Sahel
The United Nations Secretary General’s special representative for West Africa, Said Djinnit, has advocated for regional coordination and consultations in dealing with the growing threat of insecurity in Sahel countries.
Anti-terror Force in Sahel Region to Triple in Size
Anti-terror forces in the Sahel region will increase from 25,000 to 75,000 men in the 18 months to come, said the Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga.
Niger, Mali to Hold Sahel-Saharan Stability Consultations
Niger and Mali are planning “consultation sessions” which aim to transform the Sahel-Saharan area into a “zone of stability, cooperation and development,” said Soumeylou Boubèye Maiga, the Malian Minister for International Cooperation, quoted...
European Commission Allocates Additional Money to for Humanitarian Situation in the Sahel
The European Commission has amended a previous Financial Decision in order to double its financial commitment in the Sahel Region from €20 to €40 million. The funding will provide humanitarian and food assistance for the most vulnerable sections of...
World Food Programme Scaling Up Niger Operation
With millions of people facing hunger in Niger caused by a combination of drought, poor harvests and high food prices, the World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up to reach almost 8 million people with food assistance over the next 6 months.
European Commission Releases 14.9 Million Euros for Food Security to the Republic of Niger
Given the worsening food crisis in the Sahel, the European Commission has agreed to disburse €14.9 million for food security in Niger, the worst affected country in the area. This follows the Commission’s recent proposal to resume aid to Niger...
Mauritania Demonstrates That Curbing Advancing Sand Dunes is Possible
Mauritania has shown that curbing advancing sand dunes is possible, concluded the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in a sand containment handbook published Thursday to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification.
