Around 5.5 million people will face worsening hunger by July if nothing is done to curb the severity and spread of the food crisis. 20 February 2017, Juba - War and a collapsing economy have left some 100,000 people facing starvation in parts of South …
The United States is deeply concerned by video footage that appears to show elements of the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo summarily executing civilians, including women and children. Such extrajudicial killing, if confirmed, would …
President Trump called on Venezuela on February 15 to release opposition leader and political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez. Lopez was sentenced last year to nearly 14 years in prison on the specious charges of inciting anti-government protests in 2014. The …
(As Prepared for Delivery) Thank you, Ambassador Kariyawasam, for that kind introduction, and for all the great work that you’ve done during your tenure as Ambassador in Washington to strengthen the ties between our two countries. It’s my great honor to be …
FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva with President Morales of Bolivia. 16 February 2017, Rome - FAO is assisting Bolivia in its effort to access financial support for improved water management programs in those areas of the Andean nation that have …
A shrinking watering hole in Kenya. 13 February 2017, Rome--Drought throughout East Africa has sharply curbed harvests and pushed the prices of cereals and other staple foods to unusually high levels, posing a heavy burden to households and special risks …
MODERATOR: Great. Thank you and thank you all for joining us. Today’s call will be on background. For your situational awareness, not for reporting purposes, we have three senior administration officials joining us today on the call. For reporting, they …
Members of an Indian farmers group measure local groundwater levels at an observation well. 13 February 2017, Dubai/Rome - Failure to act now to make our food systems more resilient to climate change will "seriously compromise" food production in …
In eastern Sri Lanka's Vantharamoolai district, a woman harvests beans that are both nutritious and delicious. 10 February 2017, Rome/Ouagadougou - The International Year of Pulses (IYP) has helped raise awareness globally of the many benefits of …
Rates of acute malnutrition in Yemen have risen sharply, while agricultural production is falling across the country. Joint FAO-UNICEF -WFP News Release 10 February 2017, Sana'a - The number of food insecure people in Yemen has risen by 3 million in …
The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Mark Toner: This afternoon Secretary Tillerson met with Foreign Secretary of Mexico Luis Videgaray. Secretary Tillerson and Foreign Secretary Videgaray said they look forward to working together on the …
The United States reiterates its sincerest condolences to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following the recent passing of former Prime Minister Etienne Tshisekedi. While this is a difficult period and a time of mourning in the DRC, it is …
Wheat experts examine a wheat field near Izmir, Turkey, affected by wheat yellow rust. 3 February 2017, Rome − Wheat rust, a family of fungal diseases that can cause crop losses of up to 100 percent in untreated susceptible wheats, is making further …
Farmers inspect rice seeds in Sierra Leone. 2 February 2017, Rome-The FAO Food Price Index rose notably in January, led by sugar and cereals, even as global markets remain well supplied. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 173.8 percent in January, its …
A man beating a bush with a stick to show desert locusts swarming near Fada, Chad. FAO toolbox shows how prevention, early warning and preparedness can help control desert locust and other transboundary threats. 1 February 2017, Rome - Food availability …
Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPAF-17-007-058648 / PRM-PRMOAPAF-17-007 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.517 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Proposal …
Farmers in the Horn of Africa need urgent support to recover from consecutive lost harvests and to keep their livestock healthy and productive. 29 January 2017, Addis Ababa - With as little as one-quarter of expected rainfall received, widespread drought …
Saiga ecology expert Steffen Zuther examines a dying female animal after 2015 die-off in Kazakhstan. 27 January 2017, Rome/Paris-The international pledge to eradicate a devastating livestock disease affecting mostly sheep and goats has taken on new urgency …
(As Prepared for Delivery) Good afternoon future presidents, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and other leaders! I am very pleased to meet with you today as you embark on your Youth Ambassadors exchange program in the United States. One of the best parts of my …
On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I offer my best wishes to the people of Aruba as you mark the 32nd anniversary of Betico Croes Day on Aruba, a day named in honor of the great Aruban statesman and patriot. The United States …
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