Africa
Stability of West Africa under threat from terrorism, humanitarian crises: UN deputy chief
June 9, 2024
Stability of West Africa under threat from terrorism, humanitarian crises: UN deputy chief
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned on Friday that rapidly evolving global crises are threatening peace and economic progress across West Africa. Speaking at an event commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States…
Food Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as 13 million Struggle for Agricultural Assistance
June 9, 2024
Food Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as 13 million Struggle for Agricultural Assistance
A staggering 13 million people in Ethiopia are in dire need of agricultural aid, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The complex humanitarian challenges facing the country have been exacerbated by a perfect storm…
UNHCR: Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region Demands Urgent Action
June 8, 2024
UNHCR: Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel Region Demands Urgent Action
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has expressed deep concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa, reliefweb reported yesterday. Over 3.3 million people have been forcibly displaced in the Central Sahel countries of Burkina Faso,…
Doctors Without Borders sounds alarm over malnutrition in Northern Nigeria
June 7, 2024
Doctors Without Borders sounds alarm over malnutrition in Northern Nigeria
Doctors Without Borders— also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)—a humanitarian medical charity, has expressed worry over the high rate hospital admissions of severely malnourished children in Northern Nigeria in recent weeks. The charity’s representative in Nigeria, Dr Simba Tirima,…
Muslims Use AI to Preserve Centuries-Old Ibadi Manuscripts in Tunisia
June 6, 2024
Muslims Use AI to Preserve Centuries-Old Ibadi Manuscripts in Tunisia
On the Tunisian island of Djerba, 74-year-old librarian Said al-Barouni is racing against time to safeguard his Muslim community’s little-known heritage, NDTV World reported yestersay. According to the article, the Barouni’s family library holds over 1,600 ancient Ibadi texts and…
UN calls for action to address historic El Niño drought in Southern Africa
June 6, 2024
UN calls for action to address historic El Niño drought in Southern Africa
The United Nations has warned that over 30 million people across Southern Africa have been affected by a severe drought, reliefweb reported yesterday. The ongoing crisis has led to a devastating rainfall deficit and rising temperatures, resulting in widespread harvest…
IS-linked Rebels Kill at Least 16 in Eastern Congo Attack
June 6, 2024
IS-linked Rebels Kill at Least 16 in Eastern Congo Attack
A suspected Islamist rebel group has killed at least 16 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The attack occurred in North Kivu province and was carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an insurgency group…
Morocco Hosts Inaugural Gaming Expo in Rabat
June 2, 2024
Morocco Hosts Inaugural Gaming Expo in Rabat
Last week, Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication organized the country’s first-ever electronic gaming fair in Rabat, africanews reported. The Morocco Gaming Expo aimed to bolster the nation’s burgeoning gaming industry, bringing together over 70 exhibitors, startups, and developers.…
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions in Illicit Gold Trade, Report Finds
May 31, 2024
Africa Hemorrhaging Billions in Illicit Gold Trade, Report Finds
A troubling new report has uncovered the staggering scale of illegal gold flows out of Africa, estimating over $30 billion worth or 435 metric tons was smuggled out of the continent in 2022 alone, the Associated Press reported yesterday. According…
Sahel Crisis Demands Urgent Global Response, Warns UN Refugee Agency
May 30, 2024
Sahel Crisis Demands Urgent Global Response, Warns UN Refugee Agency
In a dire warning on Wednesday, a senior UN refugee official has cautioned that the worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Sahel region risks spilling over into neighboring countries, potentially escalating into a global problem if not addressed immediately, VOA reported.…