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Malawi struggles to feed thousands as refugees from Mozambique add to crisis
DW News  |  Jan 03, 2025

The UNHCR is struggling to feed existing refugees in Malawi due to a funding crisis at the UN's World Food Programme

Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

At least 34 killed by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique, UN humanitarian agency says
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

The cyclone first hit the small French island of Mayotte before it moved on to hit Mozambique on the eastern coast of southern Africa.

Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded, IRC report says
DW News  |  Dec 13, 2024

The UN says the conflict has driven 11 million people from their homes and unleashed the world's biggest hunger crisis.

Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens as prices of basic goods skyrocket
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 29, 2024

About 1.8 million people in Gaza are facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity.

Allies of warring Sudan generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ UN Security Council hears
UN News  |  Nov 13, 2024

DiCarlo condemned not only the RSF attacks but also the indiscriminate airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in civilian-populated areas such...

WHO, partners call for immediate action to address escalating health, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 11, 2024

Dr Tedros urged global leaders to "wake up" and assist Sudan in escaping its current crisis.

45,000 first graders unable to start new school year in Gaza Strip - UNICEF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

This situation compounds the hardship these first graders face, adding to the 625,000 children who have already lost an entire year of schooling.

Sudan: ‘Dire consequences for survivors’ lacking medical and trauma services
UN News  |  Aug 31, 2024

The experts added that for those who have carried pregnancies to term, pre and post-partum services are “scarce, insecure, or entirely inaccessible”.

UN World Food Programme launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
Reuters  |  Aug 28, 2024

Two of its top officials in Sudan are being probed over allegations including fraud and concealing information from donors about its ability to delive...

Haiti: Millions of lives on the brink amid multiple crises
UN News  |  Aug 23, 2024

Displacement has tripled in the last year in Haiti as gang violence continues to rock the Caribbean island nation, with nearly 600,000 people on the r...

Relief as UN trucks with aid food enter Sudan’s Darfur region
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 22, 2024

The World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director, Cindy McCain, described the reopening of the Adre crossing as a crucial development.

Increase in global conflicts lead to record attacks on humanitarian workers, WHO warns
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 19, 2024

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom noted, "One attack is one too many. The impact of an attack on a hospital can crush the health system for years."

Sudanese refugees emerge from forest after nearly 100 days
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2024

According to the committee, the refugees had a rough stay in the forest, with three individuals killed by gunfire and two children dying from malnutri...

Sudan's government denies famine exists in Zamzam camp in Darfur
Reuters  |  Aug 04, 2024

Sudan's Federal Humanitarian Aid Commission said talk about famine in the camp was inaccurate and conditions were "not consistent" with those that mus...

DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward - what must happen next for peace
The Conversation  |  Jul 28, 2024

Given the dire humanitarian conditions of the displaced and local populations, the truce is a most welcome intervention.

Setback for Kenya as Uganda secures bid to host AU humanitarian agency
Amina Wako  |  Jul 19, 2024

This setback for Kenya follows closely after losing its second bid to host a UN Climate Fund hub.

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 16, 2024

The displaced civilians have moved to nearby settlements including Jaziira, Dhuyacley, and others.

Israel, Hamas, Sudan warring parties added to UN blacklist of child offenders
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 12, 2024

The report verified the killing of 2,267 Palestinian children mostly in Gaza between October 7 and December 31, 2023, adding that most were caused by...

Humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan: 1.1 million people denied essential assistance in May
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2024

According to the report, the denial of travel permits, border crossing restrictions, insecurity, and obstructions by conflict parties were the main re...

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