Day: March 1, 2023

Key Messages In West Africa, staple food prices declined seasonally or were stable due to ample supply from recent harvests. However, prices increased atypically in areas affected by insecurity, particularly the northernmost regions of Burkina Faso. Prices remained above the five-year average in the region. The high price levels stem mainly from low carryover stocks, cereal […]

Millet, maize, and sorghum are the most important food commodities for household consumption. Millet is the staple of the most vulnerable households, while maize and sorghum also contribute to the food basket of a majority of all households. Sankaryare market is the largest and most important market in Ouagadougou and supplies other markets within the […]

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Security experts are meeting this week in Senegal to discuss the fight against rising violent extremism in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, where Islamist militant attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Over the last decade, an abundance of resources in the form of military personnel and dollars have poured into the […]

MIAMI, FLORIDA —U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro on Wednesday reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Caribbean nations in their fight against what he called the “existential threat” of climate change. “The United States stands by you, with you, combatting this threat,” Del Toro said during a meeting with officials, students, and professors at Nassau’s […]