Overall Green alert Drought for Congo Basin-2024
in Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 4 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID DR 1016959
Name: Congo Basin-2024
Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo
Start Date: End of Feb 2024
Duration: 75 days
Impact: Minor impact for agricultural drought in 172283 km2
More info: Global Drought Observatory

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Staff Reporter President Nangolo Mbumba reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering press freedom, highlighting it as a crucial and indispensable component of its governance structure. “As the home of the 1991 Windhoek Declaration o
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Mbumba vows to protect press freedom2024-05-03T11:11+0200.

President Nangolo Mbumba has hailed Namibia for remaining highly ranked on press freedom in Africa and the world, saying the government remains committed to the cause. Mbumba’s remarks echo those of his predecessor, the late president Hage
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Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance ... 2024-05-03T00:35+0200.

Summary. The present report was prepared pursuant to General Assembly resolution 46/182 , in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to report annually to the Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on the coordination of em
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What is the role of hydropower in a world facing increasing drought?2024-05-02T04:33+0200.

A drought fueled by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced reservoir water levels in hydropower plants, which both countries rely on for most of their electricity. This has led Ecuador to declare a state of emergency and institute power
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