April 12
West Africa: Wave of Increased Food Insecurity Hits West and Central Africa
UN News
Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region's three-month lean season from June through August, the UN… Read more »
Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
DW
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
Sudan: Women and Girls Mired in Sudan Crisis Suffer Surge in Sexual Violence
UNHCR
A year since the outbreak of Sudan's conflict, sexual and other forms of violence are rife in conflict zones and on asylum routes, while a lack of funding is hampering UNHCR's… Read more »
Africa: Young, Black Woman Scientist Discovered Pivotal Leprosy Treatment in 1920s But Someone Took the Credit [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Hansen's disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today - and that's partly thanks to a curious tree and the work of a pioneering young scientist in the 1920s. Centuries prior to… Read more »
Nigeria: In World First, Nigeria Introduces New 5-in-1 Vaccine Against Meningitis [press release]
WHO
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects… Read more »
Uganda: United States Provides More Than $25 Million for Refugee Assistance in Uganda [document]
State Department
The United States, through the State Department's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), and USAID, is providing more than $25 million in additional humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: New Study - Urgent Action to Enhance Food Aid and Revitalize Agriculture Critical to Averting Looming Famine in Sudan
UNDP
Pervasive severe food insecurity in Sudan necessitates urgent and extensive interventions to enhance food aid, revitalize agricultural systems, and restore supply chains, to… Read more »
Sudan: Rape, Murder and Hunger - the Legacy of Sudan's Year of War
UN News
Rape. Murder. Hunger. Corpses filling streets, making it impossible to walk. Sudan was plunged into an ongoing, devastating war one year ago on 15 April, leaving in its wake almost… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Pays Tribute to Victims and Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
UN News
The UN renewed its commitment to never forget the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda during a candle lighting ceremony on Friday to mark 30 years since the horrific events… Read more »
Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System
VOA
African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1. Read more »
East Africa: Will Donors Help Prevent Famine At Sudan Support Conference?
VOA
Humanitarians said an international support conference next week for Sudan must be a success, as 18 million Sudanese face crisis levels of hunger while funding for lifesaving… Read more »
Kenya: Two Alleged Al-Shabaab Recruiters Detained for 21 Days in Mombasa
Capital FM
Two individuals suspected of recruiting young people into joining terrorist groups in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be detained for a further 21 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Wigwe - Why Ogunbanjo's Family Sued Charter Company Over Helicopter Crash
Vanguard
The family of the late former chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who was killed in a Southern California helicopter crash in February, has filed a lawsuit… Read more »
April 11
Sudan: U.S. Urges World to Care More About Sudan
DW
US diplomats urged countries to do more to stop the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the conflict between the army and the RSF nears the one-year mark. They also called for Iran not… Read more »
Morocco: French National Arrested in Marrakech On International Warrants for Murder, Drug Trafficking
MAP
Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial… Read more »
Sudan: Joint Letter - the EU Must Urgently Act At One Year of Conflict in Sudan [document]
HRW
Dear High Representative Borrell, Read more »
Sudan: Remarks At a State Department Press Briefing With Special Envoy for Sudan Perriello On Approaching One Year Since the Start of the Conflict in Sudan [transcript]
U.S. Mission to the UN
MR MILLER: Good afternoon, everyone. We have a couple of guests today. Run of show: Our Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield is here along with our Special… Read more »
Liberia: China and Liberia Sign Over U.S.$5m for Lbs Expansion
New Dawn
The project includes constructing a new broadcasting building and a new broadcasting production system for LBS. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, China Signed U.S.$5m Project Agreement
New Republic
The Government of Liberia and the People's Republic of China through the Liberia Broadcasting System have signed a US$4million project agreement to expand and refurbished the… Read more »
Sudan: A Catastrophic Year for Sudan
Norwegian Refugee Council
Statement by Will Carter, the Norwegian Refugee Council's country director for Sudan, on one year of war: Read more »
Namibia: China Open to More Namibian Commodities
New Era
China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year… Read more »
April 10
Sudan: 'I Haven't Seen My Fiancé or Family Since The Conflict Began'
Plan International
A Plan International staff member who works in White Nile State, Sudan, had just filled out his leave form and was on his way home to Darfur, to marry the love of his life after… Read more »
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts [press release]
World Bank
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »
Sudan: Statement on Sudan from MSF International President [document]
MSF
“Sudan is one of the worst crises the world has seen for decades. There are extreme levels of suffering across the country; the needs are growing by the day, but the… Read more »
Sudan: MSF Fact Sheet - One Year of War in Sudan
MSF
Since war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023, millions of people have lived through intense fighting, including… Read more »