Covers responses to crises and emergencies, detailing efforts to provide relief and support to affected populations in times of need.
Dembe Namono in Uganda KAMPALA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has lauded a €1 million contribution from Germany, channeled through the Federal Foreign Office, to bolster critical support for over 254,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Uganda. The funding will provide life-saving food assistance for newly arrived refugees and the most vulnerable […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe HARARE – Zimbabwe’s robust public health measures have ensured that the country remains a beacon of resilience in the fight against mpox, even as neighboring nations grapple with rising cases. Entering the control phase after weeks of proactive interventions, Zimbabwe is now setting an example in the region for effectively curbing […]
Adama Adiatu in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is set to make history tomorrow as it launches the first-ever nationwide preventive Ebola vaccination campaign, a milestone moment for a country that bore the brunt of the devastating 2014-2016 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. The campaign, targeting 20,000 frontline workers across all 16 districts, is spearheaded by […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe As Zimbabwe battles overlapping humanitarian challenges, ranging from an El Niño-induced drought to economic instability, key stakeholders are ramping up efforts to alleviate suffering and build long-term resilience. A blend of international aid, government initiatives, and community-driven strategies aims to address the cascading effects of climate shocks, public health emergencies, […]
Editorial In the face of a looming food crisis and intensifying climate challenges, the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zimbabwe, injecting nearly $130 million in support for critical resilience-building and humanitarian efforts in 2024. Zimbabwe, grappling with prolonged drought and economic volatility, faces an […]
John Cain in Nigeria MAKURDI, NIGERIA – Before Ichwa camp was established last year, a quiet revolution was already underway. Among the makeshift tents and the weight of tragedy, Mimi, a farmer-turned-volunteer teaching assistant, was gathering children for outdoor lessons. “I tell them stories about our culture and life before the camp,” she says. “When […]
Ibrahim Gakong in Sudan Port Sudan – As the humanitarian crisis deepens in Sudan, a glimmer of hope emerges for thousands displaced in North Darfur through the revival of a traditional lifeline—community kitchens. In Zamzam camp, south of Al-Fasher, eight community kitchens have been established to provide two hot meals a day to approximately 10,000 newly-displaced […]
Editorial It has been five years since intense violence erupted in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region, causing almost a million people to flee. Tragically, the conflict has not diminished and thousands of families are still forced to leave their homes due to attacks by non-state armed groups. Refugee groups are calling for an end to […]
Staff Reporter The Humanitarian Coordinator for the Central African Republic, Mohamed Ag Ayoya has earmarked 13 million US dollars from the Humanitarian Fund to meet the pressing humanitarian needs of around 150,000 internally displaced people, returnees, and their host communities in the southeast region of the country, as well as other difficult-to-access and underserved areas. […]
Editorial Entering a refugee settlement in Uganda brings a sense of hope. When both refugee and host community housing coexist, it showcases the positive impact of investing in a response for displaced people, offering them a sense of security during times of crises. The World Food Programme is providing food aid and support for livelihoods […]
