Humanitarian

Obama invites Meles Zenawi to Camp David for G-8 Summit

The host of the 38th Group of Eight (G-8) summit, US President Barak Obama, invited Ethiopian Prime Minister as well…

Analysis: The myth and mystique of humanitarian space

The phenomenon of ‘shrinking humanitarian space’ is earnestly debated by aid workers. The often-heard complaint is that neutrality and independence…

Sudan-South Sudan: The Heart of the Matter in the Worsening Relations

As Antonovs from bases in Sudan continue to miss their targets amidst the ear-splitting sounds of AK47s in parts of…

Ethiopia could now become food exporter | Le Temps

The Swiss media, Le Temps, recently published an article on the ongoing Ethiopian agricultural transformation and its promises. Here is…

Hiding the Real Africa: Why NGOs prefer bad news | Karen Rothmyer

Highlights * Reinforcing the sense of economic misery, between May and September 2010 the ten most-read US newspapers and magazines…

Ethiopia: Still too many deaths in childbirth

A lack of awareness of the importance of skilled hospital deliveries in Ethiopia, cultural beliefs, and transport challenges in rural…

Spreading Conflict between Sudan and South Sudan

On Wednesday this week, Prime Minister Meles received a special envoy with a message from President Omar Al Bashir. The…

Analysis: Aid Policy: Does private money buy independence?

Private donors are growing steadily more important to global aid, contributing one-quarter of the estimated US$73.9 billion spent on emergency…

Sudan-South Sudan: The conflict in the oil-rich Heglig

The conflict ridden relationship between Sudan and South Sudan appeared to edge closer to war this past week when their…

Somalia: Food Security Outlook, Jan – June 2012 [FEWS Net]

SOMALIA Food Security Outlook January to June 2012 Key Messages * Famine has ended in southern Somalia. However, nearly a…

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