Three aid workers shot dead in central Somalia: residents

Three local aid workers, two of them World Food Programe (WFP) staffs, were gunned down on Friday in central Somalia as they came to a camp for displaced people, residents said. READ MORE.

Unlimited Opportunity For China-Africa Cooperation

This year, the worst drought in 60 years has hit the region of the Horn of Africa, which is fueling famine and the highest malnutrition rates in the world.

The Chinese government made great efforts to alleviate the food shortage by providing emergency food and cash aid worth 533 million yuan (about 83.6 million U.S. dollars) to Africa, making it the largest overseas food aid since 1949.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Secretariat has set up the International Center for Drought Risk Reduction, providing drought monitoring and assessment products to African countries.

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Food Fights: Reconsidering Famine and War in the Horn of Africa

It seems there is a never ending cycle of war and famine throughout the Horn of Africa. As a child in the ‘80’s, I first heard about this issue while listening to “We Are The World”. Like millions of other people, I wanted to help. I thought I was doing my part by belting out the catchy charity anthem. Those within ear shot claimed it was far from help–in fact, they deemed it torture. I needed to find another way. One night at dinner, I was reminded of all the starving people who would love to eat the food left on my plate. At the age of seven, I was pretty sure I had found the solution to world hunger: we could send over planes filled with leftovers. If only things were that easy. READ MORE...

Why We Need A Rethink of Development Aid

Over the last 25 years, the share of poor people in developing countries has been cut by half, while impressive development successes have been witnessed in countries once thought beyond help, thanks to effective developmental aid. But, while these results are promising, much remains to be done

Rainy Season May Not Bring Relief to Horn of Africa

Rainy Season May Not Bring Relief to Horn of Africa

Kenya presses the U.N to help Somalis in their country

Somalian Famine Highlights the Need for Urgent Sustainable Development

Somalian Famine Highlights the Need for Urgent Sustainable Development:

Aid Group Launches New Effort in Horn of Africa

Aid Group Launches New Effort in Horn of Africa

Africa Land Acquisitions Come Under Scrutiny

Africa Land Acquisitions Come Under Scrutiny

Somalia refugee camp hit diarrhoea and measles

Somalia refugee camp hit diarrhoea and measles - YouTube:

Somali Children Most Affected By Africa's Drought

Somali Children Most Affected By Africa's Drought

Flow of Somalis fleeing famine starts to ebb

Flow of Somalis fleeing famine starts to ebb

Twitter, Facebook and Fighting Global Hunger

Twitter, Facebook and Fighting Global Hunger

Increasing Number of Somali Refugees Arriving in Yemen

Increasing Number of Somali Refugees Arriving in Yemen

Farrow Draws Attention To Plight Of African Refugees

Farrow Draws Attention To Plight Of African Refugees

IMF in talks on financing boost for drought-hit Africa

IMF in talks on financing boost for drought-hit Africa:

Social Media Solution to the Horn of Africa Famine

Social Media Solution to the Horn of Africa Famine:

Unique business takes aim at famine

Unique business takes aim at famine

Corruption, the war on terror hindering food aid to southern Somalia

Corruption, the war on terror hindering food aid to southern Somalia

World Bank to Contribute Millions to Help Kenya Withstand Drought

World Bank to Contribute Millions to Help Kenya Withstand Drought

World Bank Announces New Instrument to Reduce Volatile Prices

World Bank Group Announces New Instrument to Help Food Producers and Consumers in Developing Nations Deal with Volatile Prices:

'Horn of Africa famine manmade'

'Horn of Africa famine manmade'

OIC meets on Somalia in Istanbul

Organisation of Islamic Cooperatin meets on Somalia in Istanbul

Debt At Home, Famine Abroad: America's Aid Dilemma

VPR News: Debt At Home, Famine Abroad: America's Aid Dilemma

On the Horn of Africa's dry dilemma

On the Horn of Africa's dry dilemma

Cholera Adds to Famine-Stricken East Africa’s Woes

Cholera Adds to Famine-Stricken East Africa’s Woes

Spike in food prices worsens East African famine

Spike in food prices worsens East African famine

Kenya ‘Overwhelmed’ By Refugee Influx

Kenya ‘Overwhelmed’ By Refugee Influx

Food security: Can Africa learn from Brazil?

Food security: Can Africa learn from Brazil?

Terror group blocking aid to starving Somalis

Terror group blocking aid to starving Somalis

Can Africa learn from Brazil When it Comes to Food Production?

Food security: Can Africa learn from Brazil? Brazil's progress has been underpinned by the state agricultural-research company and pushed forward by genetically modified crops. ?

Somali food aid remains challenge as crisis intensifies

Somali food aid - YouTube

Somali refugees fight cholera and measles as hunger spreads

Somali refugees fight cholera and measles as hunger spreads

High Food Prices Exacerbate Crisis In Drought-Hit Horn Of Africa

BERNAMA - UN: High Food Prices Exacerbate Crisis In Drought-Hit Horn Of Africa

Ethiopia using foreign aid as a political weapon, says BBC

Ethiopia using foreign aid as a political weapon, says BBC

Refugees Face Ambush

Refugees in Kenya Attacked

Is Land Being Usurped in Ethiopia?

‪Land Grab - Ethiopia‬‏ - YouTube: ""

Africa’s Famine Has Broad-Reaching Consequences

Behind Africa’s famine, more than just drought Famine isn’t inevitable - The Washington Post

‪Eye-Witness Account of Famine in Horn of Africa

‪Al-Shabaab's Famine - Somalia‬‏ - YouTube: ""

‪Inside Story - Is the Famine a Result of War or Drought?

‪Inside Story - Drought in the Horn of Africa‬‏ "

10 facts and figures from the July 2011 MDG report

IRIN Global | AID POLICY: 10 facts and figures from the 2011 MDG report

‪Inside Story - Behind East Africa's famine‬‏

‪Inside Story - Behind East Africa's famine‬‏ "

Food Rots in Kenya as Millions Starve in North

Food Rots in Kenya as Millions Starve in North

The Challenge of Calling a Famine

The Challenge of Drawing the Line on a Famine

‪Shabab Withdraw From Key Famine Struck Areas

‪Government troops occupy old al-Shabab base"

Shabab Rebels Leave Mogadishu to Somali Government

Shabab Rebels Leave Mogadishu to Somali Government -

‪Aid groups vaccinate children in Horn of Africa‬‏

‪Aid groups vaccinate children in Horn of Africa‬‏ "

‪UNICEF and partners race against time as Horn of Africa crisis worsens‬‏

‪UNICEF and partners race against time as Horn of Africa crisis worsens‬‏ "

‪Delays in Horn of Africa Relief‬‏ - YouTube

‪Delays in Horn of Africa Relief‬‏ - YouTube: ""

Kenyans find ways to ease impact of drought

Kenyans find ways to ease impact of drought

Senate Panel Examines US Aid Efforts to Famine Victims in Horn of Africa

Senate Panel Examines US Aid Efforts to Famine Victims in Horn of Africa

‪Somalia famine summit postponed‬‏

‪Somalia famine summit postponed‬‏ - YouTube: ""

Somali Agony and the Outside World

Somali Agony and the Outside World

A Climate Scientist's View of a Famine's Roots

A Climate Scientist's View of a Famine's Roots

Ramadan fighting threatens Somali famine relief

Ramadan fighting threatens Somali famine relief | Reuters

This is What Famine Looks Like - Photos

Famine in the Horn of Africa: The human face of drought and famine. - By Peter Biro - Slate Magazine

Militants Blamed for Onset of Famine

Somalis Starve as Shabab Militants Bar Escape From Famine

Critical Famine Warning for Horn of Africa | Foreign Policy Blogs

Critical Famine Warning for Horn of Africa | Foreign Policy Blogs

Accuracy of Chinese Investment in Africa Questioned

China in Africa: The Real Story: "Germany blames Chinese land buys for Africa drought": Really?

Condition of Somali refugees in Kenya worsening

BBC News - Condition of Somali refugees in Kenya worsening

Extent of Famine Deteriorates - Daily Chart

Disaster in east Africa: The famine forecast | The Economist

‪Kenyan Refugee Camp Hits Capacity‬‏ as Somalia Famine Crisis Grows

RISK WATCH: ‪Kenyan Refugee Camp Hits Capacity‬‏ as Somalia Famine Crisis Grows

Long Term Solutions Required To End Famine

INTERVIEW-End cycle of famine in Africa - AfDB's Kaberuka - AlertNet

Amid Famine, Dangers Hinder Aid to Somalia - Photographs

Amid Famine, Dangers Hinder Aid to Somalia - Photographs -

Somalis in arduous death march

Somalis in arduous death march

Germany blames Chinese land buy-ups for African drought

Germany blames Chinese land buy-ups for African drought

Rains add misery to Somalia's famine refugees

Rains add misery to Somalia's famine refugees

Africa drought pushes Kenya and Somalia into pre-famine conditions

Africa drought pushes Kenya and Somalia into pre-famine conditions

A vision of hell at the Dabaab refugee camp

A vision of hell at the Dabaab refugee camp

Remedies for the Horn of Africa Famine?

Remedies for the Horn of Africa Famine? Delivering Development…differently

Millions At Risk In Deadly Cocktail Of War, Climate Change, Neoliberalism

Horn Of Africa Famine: Millions At Risk In Deadly Cocktail Of War, Climate Change, Neoliberalism

'Triangle Of Death' In Horn Of Africa; Famine Grips Southern Somalia : The Two-Way

'Triangle Of Death' In Horn Of Africa; Famine Grips Southern Somalia : The Two-Way

Horn of Africa famine spreads

Horn of Africa famine spreads

Are Officials Trying to Seal Door After Horse Has Bolted

The Horn of Africa: Chronicle of a famine foretold

Fear of Contagion as Famine Spreads Across Africa

HORN OF AFRICA: Famine to spread across southern Somalia - UN