Day: January 20, 2023

US: Africa’s Food Insecurity to Persist Because of Climate Change, Conflicts

U.S. officials say food insecurity in Africa will worsen this year because of climate change, conflict, and market disruptions caused partly by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Speaking online to journalists Thursday from Malawi, Cary Fowler, special envoy for Global Food Security, said looking for solutions is key. “As much as

From Tanks to Subsidies: The Main Topics at Davos

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos wrapped up Friday after a week that featured feverish discussion of the war in Ukraine, rifts over global trade, and Greta Thunberg crashing the party of the global elite. Here’s a summary of the hottest topics and main events: Tanks Ukraine sent a