Africa
Alarming Crisis in the DRC: Over 1M Children Face Acute Malnutrition
July 13, 2024
Alarming Crisis in the DRC: Over 1M Children Face Acute Malnutrition
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. According to the organization, if immediate action is not taken, over 1 million children…
UNICEF delivers over 12,000 nutrient-rich food boxes to Jigawa State, Nigeria
July 11, 2024
UNICEF delivers over 12,000 nutrient-rich food boxes to Jigawa State, Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) handed over 12,400 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) to the Jigawa State Government on Tuesday to support malnourished children. According to a statement from UNICEF’s head of Advocacy and Media Relations, the RUTF…
Following years of military conflicts, mass graves found in Mali
July 7, 2024
Following years of military conflicts, mass graves found in Mali
Around 60 bodies have been found in the Kidal region of northern Mali, with some gathered in mass graves and others scattered as human remains among tree trunks and surrounding bushland. The horrific scene in Abeïbara, Kidal Region, reveals the…
Mediterranean-bound migrants Face Multiple Challenges, UN Study Shows
July 5, 2024
Mediterranean-bound migrants Face Multiple Challenges, UN Study Shows
A new UN report paints a grim picture for migrants and refugees traversing Africa towards the Mediterranean as reported in an article by Arab News today. These journeys, often across the harsh Sahara Desert, are estimated to be twice as…
Nigeria: Unprecedented child malnutrition amid violence and food shortages
July 2, 2024
Nigeria: Unprecedented child malnutrition amid violence and food shortages
A huge number of children in northern Nigeria are experiencing severe malnutrition, as reported by The Guardian, citing local aid workers. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Maiduguri, Nigeria has the highest number of food-insecure people globally,…
Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI
June 28, 2024
Horn of Africa Fights Back Against Extreme Weather with AI
The Horn of Africa, a region grappling with devastating floods due to climate change, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help, AfricaNews reported yesterday. Scientists at Oxford University are developing an AI system that can predict extreme weather events…
Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns
June 27, 2024
Deadly Mpox Strain Emerges in DR Congo, Raising Global Concerns
A highly contagious and deadly strain of mpox is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking fears of international transmission, the Gurdian reported yesterday. According to the article, the new variant, affecting both adults and children, appears to be…
UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees
June 26, 2024
UN: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Chad amid Surging Number of Sudanese Refugees
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is sounding the alarm on a critical situation in eastern Chad, where a surge in Sudanese refugees is overwhelming resources, reliefweb reported yesterday. Since April 2023, conflict in Sudan has driven over 600,000 refugees and…
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
June 24, 2024
Niger Army Kills Key ISIS Member in Western Raid
Niger’s military says it killed a prominent member of the terror group ISIS, also known as Daesh, during a raid in the volatile Tillaberi region, TRT World reported yesterday. This operation comes amidst ongoing struggles against extremist groups in the…
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
June 22, 2024
Floods From Heavy Rains Claim 21 Lives in Niger’s Rainy Season
Floods triggered by heavy rains have already claimed 21 lives in Niger during the early weeks of the African country’s rainy season, VOA reported citing government officials. Colonel Boubacar Bako, the director-general of civil protection, stated that 13 people were…