The World Bank will provide the World Food Program (WFP) with $100 million to address food insecurity in Sudan, the WFP said on Wednesday, Anadolu News Agency reports. The humanitarian organisation said in a statement that the funds will be used to provide food and cash transfers for over two million people across the country. "The WFP in Sudan has received a contribution of $100 million from the World Bank to implement […]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has announced that the theme for 2022's International Nelson Mandela Day will focus on food security. Speaking during the unveiling of the programme, the CEO of the Foundation, Sello Hatang said social economic issues including inequality and poverty have increased food insecurity. More than 100 countries are expected to celebrate the day including the United Nations. Closer to home, several organizations in Cape Town are gearing […]
At least 73 percent of Gaza families suffer food insecurity due to the 13-year Israeli siege imposed on the Strip, Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights revealed yesterday. In a statement, the rights group said that this number has recently increased from 70 percent due to the coronavirus measures put in place, in addition to the delay in paying the salaries of civil servants and the weak flow of cash […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
