Horn of Africa
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Spain doubles aid for Horn of Africa
afrol News, 19 November - The World Food Programme (WFP) has today received a boost for its emergency relief efforts feeding millions of hungry people in the Horn of Africa, with the announcement of a $112 million donation from Spain. Read more
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$1 million boost for FAO’s food security work
afrol News, 16 November - The United Nations efforts to strengthen agriculture and enhance food security received a boost, ahead of a major summit beginning today, thanks to new initiatives with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and a leading Brazilian university. Read more
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» 13.08.2009 - South Sudan most hit by global meltdown, UN official
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» 19.05.2009 - EU awards €54 million to Horn of Africa
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» 14.05.2009 - UN report urges for reforms to avert food crisis in Africa
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