June 25
Morocco: Launch of Medical Aid Distribution to Palestinians in Gaza On HM the King's High Instructions
MAP
The distribution of Moroccan medical aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza strip started on Tuesday, on High instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Pledges Support for Zim Farmers
The Herald
CORDIAL relations between Zimbabwe and China continue to firm with the giant Asian nation recently committing to support small-scale farmers through climate-smart agriculture and… Read more »
June 24
Ethiopia: Ongoing Investigation Into the Killings of Maria Tedros and Yohannes [press release]
MSF
Today marks three years since the brutal murders of our colleagues, María Hernández Matas, Tedros Gebremariam and Yohannes Halefom Reda, who were killed while… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hunger, Food Security' - U.S. Govt. Awards $26.6m Grants to 33 Nigerian Companies
Vanguard
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says it has awarded 26.6 million dollars in co-investment grants to 33 companies in Nigeria through its global hunger… Read more »
Tanzania: A Climate-Smart Focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs [press release]
World Bank
-Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new… Read more »
Morocco: World Bank Approves U.S.$ 600 Million to Improve Public Service Performance
MAP
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved US$600 million for Morocco, which will finance two projects to improve public service delivery, inclusiveness, and the performance… Read more »
Sudan: Halting the Catastrophic Battle for Sudan's El Fasher
Crisis Group
Hundreds of thousands of civilians are caught in the crossfire with war intensifying in North Darfur and its capital El Fasher. Concerted pressure is needed to get all sides to… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Emergency Committee Holds Meeting, Takes Some Measures
SNA
The Humanitarian Emergency Committee held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, Minister of Finance, and reviewed the situation of Sudanese refugees in… Read more »
Morocco: Medical Aid to Gaza - Palestinian Official Hails Morocco's 'Sincere, Constant' Efforts in Support of Palestinians Under HM the King's Leadership
MAP
Ziad Al-Hamouri, Director of the Al-Quds Center for Economic and Social Rights, on Monday commended Morocco's "sincere and constant" efforts in support of the Palestinians, under… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Gov. Aliyu Distributes N100m to Victims of Sokoto Market Fire Inferno
Leadership
Sokoto, June 22, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has commenced the distribution of N100 million donated by the state government to the victims of the recent inferno at… Read more »
June 22
Sudan: El Fasher Fighting Incessant Despite UN Resolution, Civilians Trapped and No Aid Can Enter - MSF
MSF
Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - one of the few international humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - Donors Urged to Honour April 15 Paris Pledges
Dabanga
A group of 60 civil society organisations* have voiced grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, and "appeal to the world community to take the necessary… Read more »
June 21
Malawi: The World Bank Must Double Its Fund for the Poorest Nations Like Mine to Tackle Hunger Crisis [opinion]
IPS
After El Niño-induced floods and devastating drought, roughly two in five people in Malawi - a country of some 20 million people - are now facing the looming prospect of… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Scales Up Support for Water and Sanitation in Senegal to Reach 7 Million Inhabitants [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved $200 million in financing to help Senegal improve safely managed sanitation services and water resources in priority water security hotspots. Read more »
Senegal: The World Bank Boosts Its Support for Local Governments and Climate Resilience in Senegal [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved an additional $110 million in Program for Results financing for the Municipal and Agglomeration Support Program (PACASEN) in Senegal. This additional… Read more »
Chad: The World Bank Is Helping Chad Strengthen Its Social Protection System [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing for Chad, with additional support of $20 million from the Sahel Adaptive Social… Read more »
Africa: Humanitarian Visa d'Or - Hugh Kinsella Cunningham Wins for Documenting the Plight of Civilians in the DRC [press release]
ICRC
On 18 June 2024, for its 14th edition, the ICRC's Humanitarian Visa d'Or was awarded to freelance photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham for his remarkable reporting on civilians… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Seeks 18-Month Extension of $800m World Bank Palliative Scheme
Vanguard
The Federal Government has requested an 18-month extension on the closing date of the World Bank's $800m palliative loan to boost its social safety net programmes. Read more »
June 20
Malawi: Affordable Solar Power Is Increasing Electricity Access for Malawi's Households
World Bank
The reduced cost of solar electricity has made electricity access affordable even to low-income households. Off-Grid electricity is playing a critical role in rapidly scaling up… Read more »
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming [press release]
World Bank
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Somalia: Somalia Expects 3.1 Percent GDP Growth, Rebounding From Drought and Commodity Price Shocks [press release]
World Bank
Somalia's economy is expected to grow at 3.1 percent in 2023 up from 2.4 percent in 2022. This rebound in growth was driven by improved weather conditions and policy reforms… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parly Moves to Protect Widows, Orphans
The Herald
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June 19
Congo-Kinshasa: 'I Was Afraid to Tell Anyone' - Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
ICRC
Far from the world's attention, conflict is again shattering lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Alongside the fighting, sexual violence is rife. 'Listening houses' run by… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Donates Food Items to Red Cross Orphanage
Leadership
The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) has donated food items and clothes to the Abandoned and Motherless Babies Home of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Lagos State branch,… Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Youths Demand Compensation for Destroyed Farms
Leadership
Under the platform of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association, Taraba youths have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Emir of Muri, Abbas Tafida, to compensate Mumuye farmers for… Read more »