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Japan renews commitment to food and nutrition assistance in Lesotho

August 9, 2022 admin Comments Off

MASERU – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a JPY 250 million (approximately US$ 2 Million) contribution by the Government of Japan to strengthen food assistance support to 60,000 pre-primary school children through the Govern…

Food Assistance Outlook Brief, August 2022

August 9, 2022 admin Comments Off

MASERU – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a JPY 250 million (approximately US$ 2 Million) contribution by the Government of Japan to strengthen food assistance support to 60,000 pre-primary school children through the Government of Lesotho’s national school feeding programme. A signing ceremony was held today to mark the contribution, which will be used to buy canned fish and fortified maize meal, further diversifying the nutritious meals offered in Early Childhood Care Development Centers across the country. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mrs. Mats’epo Ramakoae and the Principal Secretary-Basic Education, Dr. Dira Khama. While Covid-19 restrictions have been eased, Lesotho’s economy has not fully recovered from the pandemic, and is now suffering the impacts of the conflict in Ukraine, notably still higher food and fertiliser prices. Over 520,000 Basotho are food insecure (320,000 of them in rural areas), and that vulnerable population is likely to increase due to job losses, limited livelihood opportunities, lower remittances, reduced earnings from livestock and livestock product sales and higher food and non-food prices. Households categorized as poor and very poor are expected to experience more pronounced food consumption challenged, especially during the upcoming “lean” season (October 2022-March 2023). “This support from Japan comes at a critical time, given that more people are food insecure and in need of help,” said Ms. Aurore Rusiga, WFP Lesotho Representative and Country Director. “Assistance to pre-school learners, most of whom are orphaned or otherwise vulnerable, with high rates of malnutrition, will boost their food and nutrition security needs.” The contribution from the Government of Japan will bridge the funding gap for the school feeding programme and ensure the undisrupted provision of meals, especially lunches. These will complement a daily breakfast already provided thanks to Government of Japan assistance. “This aid is aimed at improving food security and support the economic and social development of the country.” H.E. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Lesotho, said. “We would like to continue to contribute toward improving the livelihood of vulnerable people in Lesotho.” “Allow me to thank the Government of Japan for this timely and crucial investment in the future of our children and our country,” said education Principal Secretary, Dr. Dira Khama. The Government of Japan has been providing humanitarian food assistance to developing countries since 1968 and is a long-standing partner of WFP in Lesotho. Source: World Food Programme WFP, UNHCR, RRS appeal for funding to continue feeding over 750,000 refugees in Ethiopia

August 9, 2022 admin Comments Off on MASERU – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today welcomed a JPY 250 million (approximately US$ 2 Million) contribution by the Government of Japan to strengthen food assistance support to 60,000 pre-primary school children through the Government of Lesotho’s national school feeding programme. A signing ceremony was held today to mark the contribution, which will be used to buy canned fish and fortified maize meal, further diversifying the nutritious meals offered in Early Childhood Care Development Centers across the country. The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Mrs. Mats’epo Ramakoae and the Principal Secretary-Basic Education, Dr. Dira Khama. While Covid-19 restrictions have been eased, Lesotho’s economy has not fully recovered from the pandemic, and is now suffering the impacts of the conflict in Ukraine, notably still higher food and fertiliser prices. Over 520,000 Basotho are food insecure (320,000 of them in rural areas), and that vulnerable population is likely to increase due to job losses, limited livelihood opportunities, lower remittances, reduced earnings from livestock and livestock product sales and higher food and non-food prices. Households categorized as poor and very poor are expected to experience more pronounced food consumption challenged, especially during the upcoming “lean” season (October 2022-March 2023). “This support from Japan comes at a critical time, given that more people are food insecure and in need of help,” said Ms. Aurore Rusiga, WFP Lesotho Representative and Country Director. “Assistance to pre-school learners, most of whom are orphaned or otherwise vulnerable, with high rates of malnutrition, will boost their food and nutrition security needs.” The contribution from the Government of Japan will bridge the funding gap for the school feeding programme and ensure the undisrupted provision of meals, especially lunches. These will complement a daily breakfast already provided thanks to Government of Japan assistance. “This aid is aimed at improving food security and support the economic and social development of the country.” H.E. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Lesotho, said. “We would like to continue to contribute toward improving the livelihood of vulnerable people in Lesotho.” “Allow me to thank the Government of Japan for this timely and crucial investment in the future of our children and our country,” said education Principal Secretary, Dr. Dira Khama. The Government of Japan has been providing humanitarian food assistance to developing countries since 1968 and is a long-standing partner of WFP in Lesotho. Source: World Food Programme WFP, UNHCR, RRS appeal for funding to continue feeding over 750,000 refugees in Ethiopia

Sierra Leone: Authorities must ensure robust, impartial investigation into deadly protests

August 14, 2022 admin Comments Off

In response to protests that erupted due to the high cost of living on 10 August in Sierra Leone where dozens of people have lost their lives, the authorities have promised to investigate the circumstances leading to the loss of life.The commitment fro…

Communique of the 1096th meeting of the PSC held on 2 August 2022, on the Report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on Elections in Africa

August 14, 2022 admin Comments Off

Opposition Leader Odinga Ahead in Kenya’s Presidential Race, Results Show

August 13, 2022 admin Comments Off

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Sudan

August 4, 2022 admin Comments Off

Digital authoritarianism is a growing global trend, yet there is little comparative data on how the phenomenon is playing out in different countries around the world. The Unfreedom Monitor is an initiative by Global Voices Advox to understand, map, and…

Lavrov Visit to Africa Seen as Effort to Counter Western Narratives

July 25, 2022 admin Comments Off

Macron to Discuss Security, Food Shortages During Cameroon Visit

July 25, 2022 admin Comments Off

Mali PM Choguel Maiga placed on ‘forced rest’ by doctor after working for 14 months without break

August 14, 2022 admin Comments Off

Mali Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been placed on forced rest by his doctor on Saturday after months of intense exertion, his office has said.“After 14 months of working without a break, the prime minister, head of government, Choguel Kokalla Maiga …

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Japan renews commitment to food and nutrition assistance in Lesotho

Food Assistance Outlook Brief, August 2022

Sierra Leone: Authorities must ensure robust, impartial investigation into deadly protests

Communique of the 1096th meeting of the PSC held on 2 August 2022, on the Report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on Elections in Africa

Opposition Leader Odinga Ahead in Kenya’s Presidential Race, Results Show

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Sudan

Lavrov Visit to Africa Seen as Effort to Counter Western Narratives

Macron to Discuss Security, Food Shortages During Cameroon Visit

Mali PM Choguel Maiga placed on ‘forced rest’ by doctor after working for 14 months without break

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