Ocha Stories

Over 30,000 displaced as Ethiopia’s fentale volcanic region is hit by numerous earthquakes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

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.

MPs seek equal support for host communities amid rising refugee numbers
Amina Wako  |  Nov 09, 2024

Under the leadership of Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, the committee concluded a two-day visit to Garissa County, revealing escalating tensions and resou...

University of Nairobi students protest alleged abduction of their leader, block Uhuru Highway
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 24, 2024

Videos circulating on social media showed students barricading the highway with bonfires and stones. The students used whistles and vuvuzelas to stop...

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...

At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials say
Reuters  |  Aug 17, 2024

Most of the people killed were from the same family and they included eight children and four women, according to health officials in the Hamas-admini...

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.

Bureaucratic barriers by armed groups jeopardise humanitarian aid in Sudan, UN agency
Amina Wako  |  Jul 02, 2024

OCHA warns that the cumulative impact of these obstacles is causing delays and disruptions to planned humanitarian operations.

Nigeria's northeast risks mass hunger as UN funding dwindles
Reuters  |  Jun 29, 2024

Fall anticipates receiving only $300 million in the best-case scenario, a significant drop from the $500 million secured last year. He attributed the...

UN rights chief slams ‘unconscionable death and suffering’ in Gaza
UN News  |  Jun 18, 2024

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights also reiterated serious concerns raised by his Office that war crimes have been committed by all sides since the...

UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2024

During his final briefing, the 72-year-old veteran British diplomat said the international community is not resolving conflicts through dialogue, as e...

Mandera joins Madaraka Day celebrations with emphasis on peace and safety
Adan Mohamed  |  Jun 01, 2024

The event underscored the collective responsibility of Mandera residents to work together for the prosperity and development of the county.

Amid ongoing Israeli incursions into Gaza, aid facilities shut ‘one after another’
UN News  |  May 30, 2024

Echoing those concerns, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned that there was little the agency "can currently do in Rafah, with stocks very low and...

OCHA: Aid delivery to Gaza via floating dock welcomed, but land routes ‘more important’
UN News  |  May 17, 2024

The floating dock was anchored to a beach in Gaza the previous day. With most border crossings to the enclave closed or unsafe, it will provide an add...

Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise
Adan Mohamed  |  May 10, 2024

Government agencies and ministries have been tasked with integrating tree planting into their operations.

Hundreds dead and displaced as devastating floods sweep IGAD region
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 27, 2024

The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.

UN calls for action to combat sexual violence in war-torn Sudan
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 26, 2024

The conflict has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis, and clashes have killed nearly 16,000 people and displaced millions.

Gaza: Heatwave brings new misery and disease risk to Rafah
UN News  |  Apr 25, 2024

The pop-up clinic receives around 2,000 individuals daily and offers services ranging from chronic disease care, maternal and child health care, denta...

Wajir parents warned of flood risks to children
Yunis Dekow  |  Apr 12, 2024

Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed said guardians of children in the county must remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring their safety during the ra...

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