The Security Council demands an immediate ending of violence in Sudan.
In the adoption of resolution 2724 (2024), with 14 in favor and one abstention (Russia), the Council urged all conflicting parties to communicate with one another to find a lasting solution to the conflict. The confrontation between the Sudanese Armed…
The United Nations leader is urging for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, stating that the principles of Ramadan should take precedence.
The war between rival militaries Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its eleventh month, has not only claimed thousands of lives but has created a massive internal displacement crisis. Over six million individuals are…
Egypt announced that it has come to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to raise the amount of their financial rescue loan.
CAIRO — Wednesday, Egypt announced that it has come to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to raise its bailout funds to a total of $8 billion. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly informed the public in a televised…
It has been 11 months since the start of the conflict in Sudan, and now there is a looming hunger crisis that is being described as the worst in the world.
The UN World Food Programme, WFP, has observed that the country in northeast Africa is currently facing the biggest displacement crisis in the world. The conflict between the Sudanese Army and the rival group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
South Sudan’s top UN official urges increased political support as elections approach The leading representative of the United Nations in South Sudan urges for more focus on political efforts as the upcoming elections draw near.
During the Security Council briefing, Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized the potential for credible elections to occur before the transition period ends if all sides show a stronger determination and commit sufficient resources. “He stated that, although there were flaws in putting…
Nigeria has taken confident actions to eliminate the digital gender divide.
According to the World Bank, the rise of digital entrepreneurship in Nigeria is leading to economic empowerment and decreasing poverty through increased access to the internet. In their January report, the Bank found that internet access contributed to a 7%…
The UN’s chief for preventing crime promises increased collaboration in Somalia.
While on a mission to the Horn of Africa nation, on Friday Executive Director Waly emphasized the fact that Somalia is dealing with overwhelming difficulties, including terrorism, renewed piracy, poverty, and the impacts of climate change. A complicated crisis While…
Translation: The combination of water and electricity may prevent a famine.
Severe and prolonged periods of dryness, exacerbated by climate change and its effects on water availability, have pushed numerous communities to the verge of collapse due to their inability to cultivate essential crops for sustenance. Consequently, they are compelled to…
Concerns arise that expanding drilling operations in DR Congo will lead to increased pollution.
MOANDA, DR Congo — Every day, the oil drills near Adore Ngaka’s house serve as a constant reminder of all that he has had taken away. The mining in his village in the western region of Congo has contaminated the…
UNHCR assists thousands fleeing armed group violence in northern Mozambique
Over 70,000 individuals have evacuated from their residences in the southern districts since the start of the most recent outbreak in early February, as reported by the agency on Friday. In just one region, Chiure, more than 56,000 individuals have…