Africa: Saving Agriculture’s Lifeline – Why Wetlands Matter Now: [allAfrica] As global leaders confer in Zimbabwe for the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), they have an opportunity to strengthen both food security and environmental resilience. Wetlands–the ecosystems that underpin global food production – provide countless benefits to society. Yet they are disappearing at an accelerating pace. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: ‘Security Help From U.S. Translates to Investment’ – AFRICOM: [allAfrica] Monrovia — To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General John W. Brennan, during an online briefing on Monday. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: U.S. Plan to Destroy Contraceptives Is Unconscionable: [MSF] The United States government’s plan to destroy US$ 9.7 million worth of contraceptives is a callous waste that puts the health and lives of women and girls at risk. Media reports state that these supplies were purchased and ready to be shipped to regions where they are desperately needed. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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