Africa

Amid Sudan’s unimaginable crisis, its people endure with hope

Fighting erupted between rival militaries in April 2023 following a breakdown in the transition to civilian rule, following the overthrow…

11 months ago

Sudan’s crisis deepens with communities trapped in ‘siege conditions’

Communities in Dilling and Kadugli in the south are trapped in “siege conditions,” according to children’s agency UNICEF. Additionally, there have…

11 months ago

Mozambique: ‘Civilians were killed, some were even beheaded’

The agency reports that close to 100,000 have been newly displaced in the past two weeks alone, following intensified attacks…

11 months ago

‘Every step a struggle:’ Nigerian woman with disabilities leads push for dignity and inclusion

“Sometimes, it feels like the world isn’t made for people like me,” said Shiminenge, her voice steady despite the weight…

11 months ago

UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, urges restoration of constitutional order

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply concerned by the unfolding events,” his spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday.“He…

11 months ago

Mass displacement, trafficking fears deepen crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher

UN agencies say conditions are deteriorating further across North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan, while independent human rights experts on Thursday…

11 months ago

Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains

On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency and appealed for urgent international assistance as…

11 months ago

Africa and Europe can shape a fairer global system

But António Guterres warns this shift will not guarantee stability. “Multipolarity alone is no guarantee of peace,” he said. Without strong cooperation,…

11 months ago

Nigeria: Schools should be ‘sanctuaries not targets’ says deputy UN chief following latest mass abduction

t was originally reported that 215 pupils had been kidnapped from St.  Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger state, early on…

11 months ago

UN decries ‘truly horrific’ massacres in DR Congo

The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied…

11 months ago