Fatalities of both peacekeepers and civilians in confrontations within the contested Abyei area.
According to media reports, there have been clashes between armed young people from opposing factions within the Dinka ethnic group over control of an administrative border in the oil-rich region, which is claimed by both countries. The UN Interim Security…
Recent fatalities in the Mediterranean emphasize the importance of establishing secure paths for migration.
At a summit held in Rome by Italy, the IOM emphasized the importance of establishing consistent routes for migration to promote development in Africa and reduce migration numbers. The A Bridge for Common Life conference provided a crucial chance to…
The President of Namibia will be receiving medical treatment in Los Angeles.
Windhoek, Namibia — According to a statement from the Namibian President’s office on Wednesday, Hage Geingob will be receiving medical treatment in the United States due to the discovery of potential cancer cells during an examination. Geingob, who had previously…
The conflict in Sudan has been described by the UNICEF Representative as a terrible ordeal for the country’s children.
“Sudan is experiencing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. It’s a living nightmare for children,” Mandeep O’Brien said this week in an interview with UN News. It has been almost 10 months since confrontations broke out between the Sudanese Army and a competing…
Zimbabwe is optimistic that the UN-provided cholera vaccines will effectively control the outbreak.
Harare, Zimbabwe — Health officials in Zimbabwe are currently working to control a cholera outbreak that has impacted over 20,000 individuals and resulted in over 370 deaths. They are optimistic that the distribution of donated vaccines will help to mitigate…
Electric bicycles are contributing to the advancement of eco-friendly transportation in Africa.
Due to the increasing worry about the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for altering the climate, a joint Kenyan-Dutch company is implementing electric bicycles in sub-Saharan Africa for urban deliveries in an effort to decrease emissions. The transportation…
The United Nations Secretary-General has declared that Africa is currently the “global epicenter” of terrorism.
During a meeting in New York, António Guterres addressed counter-terrorism efforts across the continent. He expressed concern over terror groups causing destruction and division in countries through violent acts, mistrust, and fear. “Terrorist groups are expanding their influence, community by…
“I am confident that we, in post-war Sudan, will put in great effort to overcome the trauma and heal.”
Mr. Ginish works as a national field coordinator for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan. He shares his story of being removed from Khartoum, his current living situation in Port Sudan, and the efforts he…
A United Nations expert reports ongoing human rights abuses in Sudan.
The unbiased specialist described the ongoing events and consequences of conflict and displacement in the country since the escalation of hostilities between the national army and RSF militia in April 2023. According to OCHA, the UN aid agency, over seven…
Nigerian startups anticipate a challenging path to secure funding in the future.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Investors are hesitant to support Nigeria’s tech startups due to the closure of several notable young companies in the previous year. Kingsley Eze is one of the co-founders of Nairaxi, a startup based in Abuja, the capital…