Cameroon reports that towns and villages are being infested with bedbugs imported from Europe.
Yaounde — Workers responsible for sanitation and health in Cameroon are actively decontaminating residences in order to eliminate the presence of bedbugs, which have taken over the capital city of Yaounde and various other towns and villages within the central…
A dire food crisis is approaching in war-torn Sudan, according to a warning from the UN agency.
The most recent food security assessment by the World Food Programme (WFP) reveals the highest level of hunger ever documented during the harvest season (October to February), which is usually a time of increased food availability. The agency warned that…
INTERVIEW: ‘Climate of division’ creating more challenging environment for UN peacekeeping
The MINUSMA mission in Mali, which has been ongoing for 10 years, is currently in the process of winding down as it approaches its December deadline to depart. During his address to the United Nations General Assembly this September, Félix-Antoine…
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently anthrax outbreaks in five countries in East and Southern Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The World Health Organization reported on Monday that five countries in East and southern Africa are currently experiencing outbreaks of the anthrax disease. This year alone, there have been over 1,100 suspected cases and 20…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing upcoming elections amidst a growing state of insecurity.
During a meeting with UN Security Council ambassadors, Bintou Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, reported that there has been consistent advancement in the election procedure, despite encountering major logistical, financial, and security difficulties. She stated that the recent…
Brief News from Around the World: Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti, Disease Outbreaks in Sudan, Reforms to UK Sentencing
Ulrika Richardson, the UN’s Deputy Special Representative for Haiti, stated in Geneva that 5.2 million Haitians require humanitarian aid and more than 4.3 million are experiencing severe food insecurity. This means that two out of every five individuals in Haiti,…
Women from Africa leading the way in peacekeeping efforts.
In 2022, Baah was among the 173 female peacekeepers from Ghana who were part of the UN Interim Mission in Lebanon. She was also one of the 6,200 women peacekeepers, including military and police personnel, serving in 12 peacekeeping missions…
In short global updates: Flooding in Somalia, Update on Cholera in Sudan, and Efforts to Prevent Genocide.
The east African nation has been impacted by heavy rainfall, leading to an increase in water levels that have affected over 2.4 million people. The UN aid teams are growing worried about the potential spread of water-related illnesses, according to…
The previously thought-to-be extinct Golden Mole has been rediscovered in South Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Scientists in South Africa have reported finding a type of mole with a shimmering golden fur and the remarkable ability to move through sand dunes as if swimming. This species had not been sighted for…
Support is provided to women who are living with HIV in Mozambique.
A recent national HIV assessment report in Mozambique revealed that 25% of women aged 35-39 are living with the HIV virus. The Kindlimuka Association is actively working to address the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and provide support for affected…