Deadly Heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa Would Have Been Impossible Without Human-Caused Climate Change [press release]
IFRC
This press release was originally published by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group. An expert from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre contributed to the study and is… Read more »
Can Philanthropy Be Catalyst to Achieving Malaria Elimination?
Malaria Consortium
A child dies almost every minute from malaria. While huge gains have been made in recent history in reducing the burden of malaria -- with deaths falling by 50 percent between 2000… Read more »
UAE Pledges $100 Million to Aid Humanitarian Efforts in Sudan
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a further $100 million to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The pledge was made by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan,… Read more »
UN Raises U.S.$600 Million for Ethiopia, Falls Short of Target
DW
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme… Read more »
Zanu-PF to Take Charge of Food Aid Distribution As Zimbabwe Grapples With El Nino-Induced Drought
New Zimbabwe
Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling party will superintend the distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Dev't Partners Raise 628.9 Mln USD for Humanitarian Response
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's UN-backed humanitarian response plan about 3,24 bln USD Read more »
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 »
More Humanitarian Support Pours in for Rufiji Flood Victims
Daily News
THE Oryx Gas Tanzania Ltd (OGTL) in collaboration with the Asas Limited have responded to flood disaster which has affected hundreds of residents of Rufiji District, Coast Region. Read more »
Urgent Need to Avert a Worse Catastrophe after a Year of War in Sudan [guest column]
allAfrica
Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur –… Read more »
DR Congo Mission Chief Says Humanitarian Disaster 'Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes'
UN News
Insecurity in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened since the end of recent elections, UN Special Representative Bintou Keita told the Security… Read more »
Creating Enabling Communities for People With Intellectual Disabilities
The Herald
There are institutions in our communities that are making a difference. One of these institutions is L'Arche Zimbabwe which is working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for… Read more »
Geneva Conference Raises Nearly $630 Million for Ethiopia's Humanitarian Needs
VOA
A high-level pledging conference in Geneva co-sponsored by Ethiopia, Britain and the United Nations received $628.9 million in pledges to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance… Read more »
WFP Welcomes Contribution From KSrelief to Fight Malnutrition in Sudan and South Sudan
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has today signed two agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a total value of US$1.4 million to treat and prevent malnutrition… Read more »
Egypt Participates in the Paris International Conference On Supporting Sudan and Neighboring Countries
Egypt Online
Egypt has presented humanitarian proposals and initiatives to deal with the Sudanese crisis during its participation in the Paris conference to support war-torn Sudan with the view… Read more »
Sudan's Year of War - Why There's No Hope for a Cease-Fire
DW
After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim. Read more »