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Israel Gaza war: EU says starvation being used as a weapon
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Israel Gaza war: EU says starvation being used as a weapon

Starvation is being used as a weapon of war in Gaza, the EU’s foreign policy chief has claimed. Josep Borrell described the lack of aid entering the territory as a “manmade” disaster. A Spanish ship carrying desperately needed food supplies has left Cyprus for Gaza, but the UN says this cannot replace the delivery of...

Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows
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Ethiopia starvation: Fear of famine in Tigray grows

Famine is stalking parts of Ethiopia. The epicentre is in the northern Tigray region. Villagers who have not yet recovered from the ravages of the recent war in the region are now stricken by severe drought. Reports of hundreds of children dying of starvation are trickling in from remote areas. What is particularly disturbing is...

Namibia: Omaheke Farmers Lose Cattle, Residents Face Starvation Due to Drought
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Namibia: Omaheke Farmers Lose Cattle, Residents Face Starvation Due to Drought

Ovaua Kuaima OKOMUNGONDO – Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December. Communal farmers in the region are grappling with the harsh effects of the erratic rainy season, witnessing a substantial number of deaths among...

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Omaheke farmers lose cattle, face starvation due to drought

OKOMUNGONDO: Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke Region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December in the area. Communal farmers in the region are grappling with the harsh effects of the erratic rainy season, witnessing a substantial number of deaths among...

Omaheke needs N$40 million for ‘war’ on starvation
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Omaheke needs N$40 million for ‘war’ on starvation

Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says the region needs approximately N$40 million to address malnutrition and starvation. Speaking to Desert Radio this week, Nganate said they have already embarked on phase one of the poverty alleviation campaign, which includes supplying food to residents of the region. “Phase two will entail the establishment of an agri-business at...