Mali: In Mali, a war ends but instability lingers
Source: Christian Science MonitorCountry: MaliThe French drove out Islamist rebels in northern Mali. But can France and its African allies translate those victories into regional stability and peace?On...
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Mali: UNICEF Mali Situation Report, March 2013
Source: UN Children's FundCountry: MaliHEADLINESSeven children associated with armed groups that were detained during combat operations in northern Mali were released and handed over to UNICEF and the...
View ArticleKenya: High levels of mortality, malnutrition, and measles, among...
Source: BioMed CentralCountry: Kenya, SomaliaPolonsky et al. Conflict and Health 2013, 7:1 http://www.conflictandhealth.com/content/7/1/1Jonathan A Polonsky, Axelle Ronsse1, Iza Ciglenecki, Monica Rull...
View ArticleLibya: Libya arms fueling conflicts in Syria, Mali and beyond-UN experts
Source: Reuters - AlertNetCountry: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Niger, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, TunisiaTue, 9 Apr 2013 21:10 GMTUN says weapons from Libya flow to more than...
View ArticleNiger: Access to Sanitation Still a Luxury for the Very Few
Source: Inter Press ServiceCountry: NigerNIAMEY , Apr 10 2013 (IPS) - About 20 communities in Tillabéri, west Niger, have been declared open defecation-free zones as across the country, very few people...
View ArticleMali: No 'magic wand' for Sahel as food shortages loom yet again
Source: GuardianCountry: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, NigeriaWFP says 2012's good harvest in Sahel not enough to alleviate deep-rooted poverty, as millions more face hunger this yearCeleste...
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Central African Republic: Health Emergency Highlights, March 2013
Source: World Health OrganizationCountry: Central African Republic, Mali, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, South Sudan (Republic of)The Central African RepublicSituation highlightsThe protracted armed...
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World: The Year of Recurring Disasters: A Review of Natural Disasters in 2012
Source: Brookings-LSE Project on Internal DisplacementCountry: Bangladesh, China, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian...
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Senegal: UNICEF Monthly Humanitarian Situation Report Senegal - March 2013
Source: UN Children's FundCountry: SenegalSituation Overview & Humanitarian NeedsThe national nutritional survey with SMART methods carried out in June 2012 enabled UNICEF to revise the estimated...
View ArticleMauritania: A sinking feeling of deja vu for twice displaced Mali refugee
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Mali, MauritaniaMBERA CAMP, Mauritania, April 10 (UNHCR) – Ahmadou sometimes feels as though Mbera Refugee Camp has become a second home, but he's not...
View ArticleSomalia: Displaced Somalis suffer cycle of sexual violence
Source: British Broadcasting CorporationCountry: SomaliaA combination of fighting and famine has left 1.1 million people displaced. In Mogadishu alone there are more than 500 camps where families eke...
View ArticleMali: Aid operations scaled up to meet acute humanitarian needs
Source: ICRCCountry: MaliWed 10th Apr 2013 | Latest News, Africa,Watch the video hereThe ICRC deputy head of operations Régis Savioz announced today in the Malian capital Bamako that his organization...
View ArticleSenegal: Senegal Prime Minister supports new partnerships to tackle food...
Source: Int'l Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid TropicsCountry: SenegalDakar, Senegal (9 April 2013) – A stronger and more dynamic regional and international research-for-development...
View ArticleMauritania: « Je ne serai pas réfugié pour la troisième fois »
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Mali, MauritaniaCAMP DE MBERA, Mauritanie, 10 avril (HCR)– Ahmadou ressent parfois que le camp de réfugiés de Mbéra est devenu sa seconde maison, mais...
View ArticleMali: Sahel region needs women’s leadership, says UN-backed conference
Source: UN News ServiceCountry: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal10 April 2013 – Dozens of women from the Sahel have met with the United Nations envoy to the region and the...
View ArticleMali: Le CICR lance un appel de fonds pour accroître l'aide à la population
Source: ICRCCountry: Mali10-04-2013 Communiqué de presseGenève/Bamako (CICR) – Alors que le nord du Mali est en proie à la violence armée depuis bientôt 16 mois, les conditions de vie des populations...
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Malawi: Southern Africa Food Security Outlook Update - April 2013
Source: Famine Early Warning System NetworkCountry: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, ZimbabweEnd of lean season ushers in minimal food insecurity outcomes...
View ArticleSomalia: UNHCR Somalia Operational Highlights 1st-7th April 2013
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia1) Political and SecuritySouth-central: The revival of Al Shabaab activity in Mogadishu and nearby regions is likely to...
View ArticleMali: ICRC appeals for funds to boost aid effort
Source: ICRCCountry: Mali, Niger10-04-2013 News ReleaseGeneva/Bamako (ICRC) – Now that northern Mali has been in the grip of armed violence for almost 16 months, the living conditions of people...
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Somalia: Drought: Emergency Appeal n° MDRSO001 - Operations Update n°7...
Source: IFRCCountry: SomaliaAppeal History:The Emergency Appeal MDRSO001 was initially launched on 23 September, 2011 seeking CHF 4,158,791 or in cash, kind, or services for 12 months to assist 150,000...
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