Africa

As elections near, South Sudan risks new atrocity crimes, warns rights probe

Key points‘Rushing’ to elections could fuel conflict, says CommissionHundreds of ceasefire violations confirmedPeace deal still largely unimplemented Inclusive politics ‘abandoned’With the…

2 months ago

Sudan war: 200,000 newly displaced as fighting and floods intensify

In an alert, the agency also warned that relief access has been disrupted further by ongoing delays in global supply…

2 months ago

Ebola: Motorbike riders carrying the sick may hold key to response boost

Key pointsAmbulance attack highlights dangers facing respondersMotorbike riders are key to tracking infectionsSurveillance and treatment capacity reinforced“Almost on a daily…

2 months ago

Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DR Congo’s history

According to local authorities, the disease has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the 2,299 deaths recorded in the DRC’s 2018-2020 outbreak,…

2 months ago

Former rebel fighters join campaign against Ebola in the DR Congo

Twenty-seven former rebels are being deployed as community mobilisers in the Tchomia locality of Ituri Province to promote behaviours that…

2 months ago

Sudan: The harrowing reality of giving birth in a war zone

Key pointsPregnant women travel for hours to reach emergency maternity careGolo town hospital is only one able to perform C-sections…

2 months ago

Ebola tracing improves in DR Congo – but the virus is still winning the race

In its latest update, published Thursday, WHO said hidden chains of transmission are being fuelled by patients who reach advanced…

2 months ago

Cholera spreads across borders in West and Central Africa

Key factsCholera outbreaks are active in six countries across West and Central Africa, spread along two major transmission corridorsNigeria has…

2 months ago

Ebola deaths top 2,000 as scientists race to develop vaccine

The current Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species, was declared by DRC health officials on 15 May and declared…

2 months ago

Ebola deaths top 2,000 as scientists race to develop vaccine

The current Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species, was declared by DRC health officials on 15 May and declared…

2 months ago