FAO Food Price Index dips for third consecutive month
The FAO Food Price Index was down for a third consecutive month in June, a decline mostly influenced by lower wheat, maize and palm oil prices that reflected ample supplies and improved global production prospects for these commodities.
Uganda says Seleka now its enemy as it hunts LRA in Central African Republic
Seleka denies links with the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), accuses Uganda of looting
Sunnis, Kurds shun Iraq parliament after no Maliki replacement named
Iraqi lawmakers debate who should replace Maliki as prime minister as the battle between the Iraqi army and Sunni extremists intensifies
African refugees face cuts in rations as funding runs low - UN
Many of the 800,000 refugees are already getting less food than they need
Putin says U.S. fines on banks used to "blackmail" France out of warship sale
UKRAINE-CRISIS/FRANCE-RUSSIA:Putin says U.S. fines on banks used to "blackmail" France out of warship sale
Sunnis, Kurds abandon Iraq parliament after no replacement for Maliki named
Iraqi lawmakers debate who should replace Maliki as prime minister as the battle between the Iraqi army and Sunni extremists intensifies
Uganda clashes with Central Africa Republic's Seleka rebels
Ugandan troops have been in CAR hunting down LRA rebels, who have made the lawless nation one of their rear bases
Canada Supports WFP's Fight Against Hunger And Malnutrition In Sudan
KHARTOUM – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed today a generous contribution from the Government of Canada towards WFP emergency operations in Sudan. The contribution of CAD 5 million (US$4.5 million) will be used to support WFP's emergency food assistance in Sudan.
Clashes between Uganda army, CAR gunmen kill at least 17
Ugandan troops have been in CAR hunting down LRA rebels, who have made the lawless nation one of their rear bases
Iraqi parties pursue talks that could oust Maliki over insurgency
Top Shi'ite cleric calls for a new premier to tackle Islamist rebels threatening to tear apart the country