Africa
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
April 17, 2023
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
Local medical groups reported that at least 56 civilians killed on as conflict intensifies between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese paramilitary forces. The Sudanese Doctors Union said that at least 595 individuals have been injured…
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
April 17, 2023
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Arab countries to intervene quickly to stop the on-going fighting in Sudan, expressing its strong condemnation over the acts of violence taking place in the country. The world organization said, in…
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
April 17, 2023
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
A group of unidentified attackers killed 40 people and injured 33 others in an assault on the army and volunteer defense forces in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to a statement by the government. The region is close to…
Thousands of Somali refugees relocated to new settlement in Ethiopia
April 12, 2023
Thousands of Somali refugees relocated to new settlement in Ethiopia
Over 1,000 of the most vulnerable refugees who fled clashes in Somalia’s Lascanood city are being transported to a camp site in Bokh district, Ethiopia. The relocation is organized by Ethiopia’s Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) with UNHCR, the UN…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about critical situation in Sudan
April 10, 2023
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned about critical situation in Sudan
On Saturday, UN human rights chief expressed concern over the situation in Sudan, urging the government and the civilian opposition to work towards reinstating a civilian-led government. The statement came after pro-democracy activists in Sudan staged protests against the army…
Dozens killed during gunmen attacks in Nigeria’s Benue state, 80 women abducted in North-West
April 9, 2023
Dozens killed during gunmen attacks in Nigeria’s Benue state, 80 women abducted in North-West
Local officials in Nigeria report that at least 74 people were killed in two separate attacks by gunmen on a rural village in the central northern state of Benue as violence increases in the region. The area has experienced frequent…
Burkina Faso: armed terrorists kill 44 amid worsening political, economic decline
April 9, 2023
Burkina Faso: armed terrorists kill 44 amid worsening political, economic decline
A regional governor in northeastern Burkina Faso confirmed that 44 civilians were killed and others wounded in two villages near the Niger border. The attack occurred overnight Thursday and was carried out by “armed terrorist groups,” according to the lieutenant-governor…
UN official appeals for $2.6 billion to aid millions affected by famine in Somalia
April 7, 2023
UN official appeals for $2.6 billion to aid millions affected by famine in Somalia
The UN’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia, Adam Abdelmoula, has made a plea for $2.6 billion to support millions of people who are still at risk of famine in the country due to climate shocks and prolonged conflict. The…
Dead livestock, raging hunger – distressing situation in Southern Ethiopia
April 7, 2023
Dead livestock, raging hunger – distressing situation in Southern Ethiopia
Southern Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in decades following three years of failed rains, leaving the animals in the village of Kura Kalicha dying of starvation. Local government officials fear the villagers will soon succumb to the drought, with…
Somalia: OCHA says at least 21 people killed by flash floods last week
April 6, 2023
Somalia: OCHA says at least 21 people killed by flash floods last week
Floods in Somalia killed at least 21 people and displaced nearly 100,000 people over the last week, the UN humanitarian agency said. In a statement, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the Bardhere district in…