The United Nations is requesting $4.1 billion in assistance for Sudan, which has been greatly impacted by war, as well as the countries that are hosting refugees.
Martin Griffiths, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, stated in Geneva that 25 million people, which is half of Sudan’s population, require humanitarian aid. He stressed that a significant number of those requiring assistance were minors, and that 18 million individuals…
The United Nations food agency is increasing its shipments in response to the deteriorating food situation in Ethiopia.
Chris Nikoi, the interim Country Director in Ethiopia for WFP, along with our partners, is tirelessly working to reach millions of Ethiopians who are facing the threat of hunger in the first quarter of the year. This effort aims to…
The UN peacekeeping troops have increased their surveillance missions following a violent weekend in the Abyei region.
Armed attackers launched a violent assault on innocent people in the villages of Malual Aleu, Banton, Awolnhom, Abathok, Majbong, Awal, and east of Rumamier. They utilized rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, allegedly due to a disagreement over land. According to reports,…
The crisis-stricken country of Sudan is seeing glimmers of hope thanks to the efforts of youth-led “emergency rooms.”
Emergency response centers are implementing new strategies to quickly aid the millions of people affected by the conflict in Sudan. A group of medical professionals, engineers, and emergency specialists who are volunteering their services are working to meet the needs…
The World Food Programme is urgently requesting access to provide aid in Sudan, as there are reports of people suffering from starvation.
The World Food Programme reported the circumstances as critical, emphasizing that nearly 18 million individuals throughout the nation are currently experiencing severe food insecurity. Approximately five million people are currently facing extreme levels of hunger caused by ongoing conflict in…
A businessperson from Kenya creates snacks using traditional grains.
Entrepreneur in Kenya utilizes traditional African grains, such as millet and sorghum, to create snacks and breakfast cereals in an effort to promote the consumption of these nutritious grains and promote environmental sustainability. This is in response to their lack…
The third cycle of administering polio vaccine is focused on counties in northeastern Kenya that are considered high-risk.
Nairobi — A vaccination campaign for polio, originally scheduled for November, was delayed due to severe rainfall and flooding. It is now being carried out in three counties in northeastern Kenya that are at high risk for the disease. This…
The battle against corruption is hindered by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
A prominent corruption watchdog declared on Tuesday that worldwide attempts to address corruption in the public sector are slowing down or even regressing in certain areas due to ongoing conflicts and ineffective legal systems. Transparency International’s yearly report, based in…
Small businesses in Africa are utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance their electronic commerce.
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Africa is ranked as the region with the least amount of investment in e-commerce. UNCTAD also notes that e-commerce is only accessible to a small number of urban areas….
Malawi has recently started a new vaccination campaign for COVID-19 as the number of cases continues to increase.
Blantyre, Malawi — The government of Malawi and the World Health Organization have initiated a fresh COVID-19 immunization drive in 10 out of 29 districts in the country on Monday. This is partly due to the increase in new cases…