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November 20, 2023
Gripped by drought, this French island is running out of drinking water
GENEVA — Severe floods in the Horn of Africa have affected tens of thousands of displaced families in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, putting lives and livelihoods at risk, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.The floods were caused by ongoing heavy rains and come in the wake of the longest and most severe drought on record, the impacts of which are still being felt by millions across the region.Among the greatest needs are food, emergency shelter, kitchen sets, blankets, clean water and hygiene services. Families living in flood-prone areas also require urgent support to relocate to higher ground.More than 795,000 displacements have been recorded in Somalia alone, where many of those uprooted had already been forced to flee conflict and drought.“Homes have been extensively...
November 18, 2023
Displaced families uprooted by severe floods across Horn of Africa
November 14, 2023
‘Close the climate ambition gap’ says UN chief ahead of COP28
GENEVA — Cholera vaccines are expected to arrive in Sudan this month as the country continues to face a deadly outbreak of the disease amidst the ongoing war, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.UN agencies and partners are scaling up response to the outbreak, which was first declared in Gedaref state, located in the east, on Sept. 26.At least 2,525 suspected cases of acute watery diarrhea/cholera have been reported, including 78 associated deaths, in 27 localities across seven states.More than 3.1 million people are estimated to be at risk through the end of the year, according to the latest OCHA update.Humanitarian agencies are supporting the detection and treatment of cases, while surveillance is ongoing in affected and high-risk areas to identify and address...
November 14, 2023
Humanitarians step up response to deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan
November 13, 2023
EU says around 100 civilians reportedly killed in Burkina Faso village massacre
November 13, 2023
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
November 07, 2023
Thieves put gun to South African Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga’s head
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — In a collaborative effort, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and IGAD, along with the African Union, have recommenced ceasefire talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The talks, hosted by Saudi Arabia, have welcomed IGAD as a co-facilitator, representing the African Union.Aligned with the objectives outlined in the May 11 Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan, the renewed discussions maintain a focused agenda.The primary goals include facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, establishing ceasefires, implementing confidence-building measures, and progressing towards a lasting cessation of hostilities, according to a joint statement from the facilitators."It is crucial to note that...
October 29, 2023
International efforts renewed: Sudanese ceasefire talks resumed in Saudi Arabia
October 28, 2023
32 dead and 63 injured in Egypt car crash
October 27, 2023
Ugandan anger at plan to name road after slain tourists
