Scale of locust upsurge in Eastern Africa, ‘unprecedented in modern times’

The scale of the locust upsurge prevailing in Eastern Africa is “unprecedented in modern times” and the scourge is “a graphic and shocking reminder” of the region’s vulnerability, said three UN agencies’ chiefs in a joint statement.   Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Mark Lowcock, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator; and […]

Morocco allocates $1 billion to mitigating drought

King Mohammed VI ordered the allocation of 10 billion dirhams ($1 billion) to mitigate the impact of drought on farmers, the Royal Palace said. Morocco has registered a rainfall deficit of 64% jeopardizing this year’s harvest and putting farmers in a difficult financial position. Hassan II fund for economic and social development will contribute by […]

Africa Action Summit: King Mohammed VI Stresses Need to Pool Efforts to Fight Climate Change

King Mohammed VI delivered a speech at the opening of the Africa Action Summit, held on November 16 in Marrakech, wherein he reviewed the main challenges facing African countries in their endeavor to address global warming. “By pooling efforts and consolidating cooperation with our strategic partners, I am convinced we can redress the climate injustice […]