Food prices remain nearly unchanged in March

5 April 2012, Rome - World food prices in March remained virtually unchanged from their February levels, according to the latest FAO Food Price Index, published today. The Index averaged 216 points in March, compared to 215 in February.

UN To Help Over 300,000 Vulnerable Gambians

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Over 300,000 vulnerable Gambians will benefit from UN emergency support, a press release from UNICEF office in The Gambia, obtained by Mansa Banko, disclosed.

Below is the text of the full release:

Banjul, The Gambia, 30 March, 2012 – In the wake of the 2011 drought in the country, the UN System in The Gambia announces today its commitment to provide immediate humanitarian support and recovery assistance to over 300,000 vulnerable populations in the most affected 19 districts, out of the 25 affected regions, of the country. 

This response begins in April 2012 and will cover the length of the lean season, from March to September 2012.