Monthly Archives: June 2023
Idi Amara in Geneva Micro to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are undeniable pillars of the worldwide economy, given their small to medium size. Small businesses are crucial for driving economic growth and providing employment opportunities. They make up the majority of businesses, employing a significant percentage of the workforce, and contribute substantially to […]
Editorial In order to address the escalating food security and nutrition crisis in north-east Nigeria, the United Nations donated $20 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund and the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. This move aims to expedite the humanitarian assistance required in the region. To assist the Government’s endeavors, an amount of $9 million from […]
In early May, approximately 100 individuals on motorcycles, armed with weapons, caused the deaths of 18 innocent people in Kaobagou, which is been touted as the Benin civil crisis. This incident occurred near the tri-border region shared by Togo and Burkina Faso. According to witnesses, 15 people were tragically killed by having their throats cut, […]
Own Correspondent As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to engage in conflict for three months, widespread violence and significant health requirements remain prominent in Sudan, specifically in Khartoum and Darfur. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical projects are being hindered in their efforts to expand operations due to extensive […]
Urgent funding needed to assist millions of people affected by conflict in Sudan and other countries
Ibrahim Gakong in Sudan Violence persisting for the tenth week has resulted in the displacement of approximately 2.5 million individuals both within and outside of Sudan. According to the most recent data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM’s) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), over 1.9 million individuals have been forcefully displaced within their own country, […]
ibrahim Konate in Sudan The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of Sudan announced that they had taken control of the heavily armed police unit’s headquarters on Sunday, in their ongoing conflict with the army in the capital, Khartoum. The RSF announced that they have gained complete control over a camp owned by the Central Reserve Police […]
Rifaah el-Hakim in Libya The European Union has donated EUR 1. 5 million towards the implementation of the initial Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) in Libya, which has been warmly appreciated by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Libya. UNICEF created the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) to help nations gather critical information on key human […]
Editorial The empowerment of Africa’s female and young population is the key element to the attainment of multiple sustainable development goals, including but not limited to zero poverty, zero hunger, gender parity, adequate employment, economic expansion, and reduced disparities. Ecobank Foundation and UN Women have collaborated to enhance their individual goals of advancing women’s empowerment […]
Dembe Namono in Uganda The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill was approved by Uganda’s Parliament on March 21, and it is widely recognized as one of the most severe anti-gay laws globally. Despite existing laws against same-sex relationships in the country, this bill imposes even stricter limitations on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The law enforces severe […]
Baba Ogobonna in Mali Are there shifts in the power dynamics within the realm of international aid. The racial justice movement of 2020 exposed the institutionalization of racial prejudice within both domestic and foreign aid systems. Activists and aid workers joined forces to demand an end to the current aid industry practices that reinforce the […]