August 25, 2022
Ethiopia: Massive Fuel Theft Puts WFP Operations in Tigray At Risk
The robbery of over half a million tonnes of fuel from the World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia's Tigray region will make it impossible to continue operations that support… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Ethiopia: Drought, Hunger and Fighting Leave Ethiopia in 'Very Difficult Humanitarian Situation'
Amidst deteriorating levels of malnutrition and Ethiopia's worst drought in 40 years, 17 million people are being targeted for humanitarian assistance, the UN spokesperson said on… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Sudan: Trial of Janjaweed Leader Must Not Be 'A False Dawn' for Justice, Security Council Hears
The trial of senior Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb - the first prosecution to get underway at the request of the UN Security Council - represents "a glimmer of hope for justice in… Read more »
December 17, 2020
Kenya: Funding Needed to Halt 'Life Threatening Crisis' Facing Refugees
Amidst a "critical shortage" of resources, hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya will lack food unless new funds are swiftly received, the UN's food relief agency warned on… Read more »
March 16, 2010
Madagascar: UN Scheme Aims to Give Youth Employment a Boost
A year after political violence rocked Madagascar, the United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty is helping to generate employment for the Indian Ocean nation's… Read more »
August 16, 2007
Burundi: 350 000 Refugees Have Returned in Last Five Years
Over the past five years, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has helped over 350,000 Burundian refugees return to their homes, under one of the agency's… Read more »
June 22, 2007
Sudan: Deteriorating Environment Triggers Conflict, Says UN
Environmental degradation is among the root causes of decades of conflict in Sudan, a new United Nations report argues, warning that the country is unlikely to see lasting peace… Read more »
October 27, 2006
Sudan: Annan Confirms Pronk Will Serve Out His Term As Top Envoy for Sudan
Jan Pronk will continue to serve as the top United Nations envoy for Sudan until the end of the year, when his contract is set to expire, despite the Sudanese Government's demand… Read more »