Africa

DR Congo government, M23 rebels agree to protect civilians, ease aid access —————————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the March 23 Movement have agreed to measures aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating humanitarian aid, following…

UN: South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ amid intensified fighting ———————- The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as it faces the risk of famine, Al Jazeera reported. Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary-general…

Nearly 20 million measles deaths averted in Africa through vaccination since 2000: WHO and Gavi report ——————————— A new analysis by the World Health Organization and the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance says that improved immunization coverage has saved nearly 20…

HRW Accuses Warring Parties in South Sudan of Blocking Aid and Forcing Displacement —————————— Human Rights Watch says both government and warring forces in South Sudan are obstructing humanitarian aid and forcing civilians to flee, worsening an already severe humanitarian…

Middle East Conflict, Global Inequality Deepen Economic Strain on Africa —————————————- African economies are facing rising inflation, food insecurity, and trade disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, while a United Nations report warns that widening global inequality and declining…

32 Years After Rwandan Genocide, World Reflects on Over 1 Million Killed —————————— April 7 marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, during which more than one million people, predominantly Tutsis, were killed over approximately 100 days. The…

HRW Reports Widespread Civilian Killings in Burkina Faso as Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Democratic Transition ————————————– Burkina Faso’s military and allied armed groups have been responsible for large-scale abuses against civilians, with more than 1,800 people killed since 2023, according to…

Unidentified gunmen kill over 70 in South Sudan following dispute at gold mine ————————– Gunmen killed over 70 people in South Sudan over a gold mining row on the outskirts of the capital over the weekend, Arab News reported. A…

Somali Children Face Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Amid Rising Costs and Supply Disruptions ——————————————— Somalia is confronting a deepening hunger crisis that is disproportionately affecting young children, prompting growing international concern over its humanitarian consequences. Recent reports indicate that more than…

Libya Tops Global Reports on Mass Grave Discoveries Amid Calls for Accountability ———————————————- Recent human rights and media reports indicate that Libya has recorded a rising number of mass grave discoveries, highlighting the severity of the country’s ongoing humanitarian and…