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Sahel: Millions need long-term support
22 May, 2013
February 2012, Niamey, Niger: A vendor in a bustling market in Niger's capital, Niamey. A range of factors have left an estimated 10.3 million people in need of food assistance across the region. Photo: David Ohana/OCHA
“2013 is not the time to reduce our commitment to the Sahel,” warns regional...
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Interview: Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel
6 February, 2013
The food and nutrition crisis continues to affect millions of people across West Africa’s Sahel region. Here, a food vendor in Niger. Credit: OCHA/David Ohana
David Gressly on responding to the multiple crises in the region.
In 2012, aid organizations warned that about 18 million people were affected by...
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1,66 milliard de dollars nécessaire pour répondre aux...
31 January, 2013
Maradai Region, Niger: Local people helping to rehabilitate farmlands under a cash-for- work programme which allows them to earn some money to support their families. Credit WFP/Phil Behan
Les Agences des Nations Unies et leurs partenaires humanitaires ont lancé un appel afin d’aider des millions de...
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Humanitarian Appeal: UN calls for US$ 8.5 billion to help...
14 December, 2012
14 Dec: UN Humanitarian Chief Valerie Amos (middle), World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Ertharin Cousin and Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Michel Roy launch the Consolidated Appeal Process 2013 in Rome. Credit: WFP
As we enter 2013, there is no let-up in humanitarian needs in the...
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Niger: Les autorités relocalisent les populations menacées...
11 December, 2012
Niamey, 19 august 2012: Heavy rains overnight flooded homes and streets. Credit: OCHA/Franck Kuwonu
La préparation aux désastres peut-elle éviter d'autres inondations catastrophiques? [Français - Anglais]
Le Niger pourrait encore avoir affaire à de graves inondations, quelques mois à peine...
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