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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated on Monday that there is no justification for Africa’s absence of permanent representation on the UN Security Council, Anadolu Agency reported. Guterres made these remarks during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of…

Air force commanders from 40 African nations convened in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 14th Annual African Air Chiefs (AAAC) symposium, focusing on cooperation in humanitarian aid and disaster relief, Anadolu Agency reported. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema emphasized the importance of…

The United Nations Security Council gathered to deliberate on the extension of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with its current mandate set to expire on March 17, 2025, Afghanistan International reported. UNAMA was established on March 28,…

Authorities in Pakistan reported a tragic incident late Tuesday when “terrorists” ambushed a bus in Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least seven passengers, VOA reported. The victims were traveling from Quetta to Punjab when they were targeted…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has ordered the evacuation of four villages in the Lower Kurram region following a deadly attack on a relief convoy, Dawn Newspaper reported. The assault, which occurred on February 19, resulted in the deaths of nine…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the West to lift sanctions on Syria, stating that the country is in dire need of reconstruction and that millions of Syrians are struggling to survive, Arab News reported. Hiba Zayadin, HRW’s senior Syria…

Reports indicate that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed over 200 civilians, including women and children, in attacks on villages in the southern region. According to The Hindustan Times, the attacks took place over three days in White Nile…

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan’s ban on women’s medical education could lead to a long-term healthcare crisis. In a report released on February 18, OCHA highlighted that Afghanistan’s maternal mortality…

French lawmakers are debating a bill that would ban “ostensibly religious” clothing and symbols, including the hijab, in all sports competitions, Amnesty International said on Tuesday. The proposal, introduced by Senator Michel Savin, applies to events organized by sports federations,…

Since the war on Gaza began on 7 October 2023, over 48,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and nearly 12,000 injured, local and international reports said. While the UN stated that 70% of the victims were children and women. OCHA…