HotSpots H2O, May 21: Drought, Then Floods, Destabilize Kenya
0 Comments
/
The Rundown
In recent years, Kenya has grappled with recurring…
HotSpots H2O, May 14: Water Shortages, Malnutrition, and Ebola Overwhelm the Congo
The Rundown
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s once-peaceful…
HotSpots H2O, May 7: Yemen Risks Another Cholera Outbreak During Rainy Season, Ramadan
The Rundown
As the rainy season arrives in Yemen, health experts…
HotSpots H2O, April 23: Spotlight on South Sudan
Conflict with anti-government rebels has aggravated water shortages in a country where public services are already in short supply.
HotSpots H2O, April 16: Spotlight on the Refugee Influx in Uganda
Uganda is home to the world’s fastest-growing refugee crisis. The rapid influx is putting increasing stress on the country’s water availability.
HotSpots H2O, April 9: Spotlight on Libya
In 2011, amid the chaos of civil war, Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown. Unrest continues today, along with the breakdown of basic services such as water and sanitation.
HotSpots H2O, April 2: Spotlight on Afghanistan
The Rundown
In Afghanistan, the ties between water and conflict…
HotSpots H2O, March 26: Spotlight on the Water Crisis in Gaza
The Gaza Strip may soon be unlivable, largely due to the territory’s devastated water supply.
HotSpots H2O, March 19: Spotlight on Eastern Ukraine
The Rundown
Civilian water infrastructure has been targeted…
HotSpots H2O, March 12: Spotlight on Recent Unrest in Syria
Violence is escalating across war-torn Syria, leading to civilian deaths, devastated infrastructure, and severe water shortages.
HotSpots H2O, March 5: Spotlight on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia is building a mega-dam along the Nile River, and the ambitious project is straining relations with downstream Egypt.
HotSpots H2O, February 26: Spotlight on Yemen’s Ongoing Import Blockade
The Rundown
In early November 2017, Saudi Arabia placed a crippling…