By John Eligon, Julie Bourdin, Aurelien Breeden and Sergey Ponomarev A visit to the Indian Ocean islands of Mayotte, which were struck by Cyclone Chido last weekend, reveals the devastating toll of the storm on an impoverished territory that belongs to France. Source: The New York Times Category: Politics and Government, Humanitarian Aid, Poverty, Infrastructure […]
Tag: Africa
By Global Issues DAKAR, Senegal, Dec 16 (IPS) – From increased pests and diseases to lower crop yields and extreme weather events, the adverse impacts of climate change on agriculture in Africa cannot be overstated. Read the full story, “How an African Bioeconomy Can Strengthen Agrifood Systems in the Context of a Changing Climate”, on […]
By Global Issues DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec 16 (IPS) – For decades, preventable deaths, lifelong disabilities, and disfigurements presented devastating consequences for over 90% of the population in Africa, where surgical care remains largely out of reach. Read the full story, “Bridging the Gap in Africa’s Surgical Care Crisis”, on globalissues.org → Source: Global Issues