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. […]
Andre Jean Marie in Democratic Republic of Congo The humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated dramatically in 2023, characterized by widespread violence and immense displacement. In North Kivu, the reemergence of the M23 armed group has resulted in armed conflicts, leading to the displacement of around one million individuals […]
Andrew Steffens in Mali The increasing violence between rival factions in central and northern Mali is impeding people’s ability to obtain medical treatment, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has cautioned. Violence has escalated in central and northern Mali as a result of the conflict between the Malian army, backed by Russian allies, and non-state […]
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 […]
Timothy Robbins in Somalia The collaboration between WFP and government agencies aims to address the destructive pattern of droughts and floods caused by climate change. A week ago, Bashir Abdi, along with his wife and nine children, sought refuge at the Iftin camp for displaced people near Beletweyne in central Somalia. The flash floods compelled […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step to strengthen its support for cholera response in Zimbabwe by delivering a large shipment of essential supplies, amounting to 22 metric tonnes. This current contribution highlights the WHO’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health and reducing the effects of the destructive […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in UAE At the 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum, countries around the world promised to give a total of $777. 2 million to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is a big step towards reaching the goals set by the World Health Organization to control and eliminate NTDs by 2030. Working […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe The committee co-chaired by the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy and Chido Mpemba, who serves as African Union Youth Envoy, are joined by nine other influential policy-makers, thought leaders, and advocates. Over the course of three years, the study will examine how social connections significantly contribute to better health for individuals […]
Editorial A recent report by UNICEF and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) indicates that the levels of sexual, physical, and emotional violence in various Southern African countries are some of the highest globally. In Southern Africa, approximately 17 per cent of girls and women endure sexual assault at some point in their lives, while […]
Own Correspondent During a period when the credibility and impact of international election monitoring in Africa is diminishing, and democratic progress in the continent is faltering, civil society organizations are gaining traction in overseeing domestic elections. CSOs have responsibilities that go beyond merely preventing election fraud, controlling civil disobedience, or legitimizing elected officials. Over time, […]