August 25, 2023
Sudan: UN Humanitarians Warn of 'Lost Generation' of Children Amid War, Hunger, Disease:
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said on Friday that the spread of fighting and hunger in Sudan could destroy the country, as the future of a "lost generation" of children… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Sudan: More Than Two Million Children Displaced By Conflict - Unicef
The conflict in Sudan has uprooted more than two million children - an average of more than 700 newly displaced every hour, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Thursday. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Cameroon: Two African Countries Among Winners of UNFPA AccessAbility Innovation Challenge
Four organizations working with young people with disabilities are the winners of the first AccessAbility innovation challenge held by the United Nations sexual and reproductive… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: UN and Partners Providing Aid for Vulnerable As 1.2 Million Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition
The UN and partners are responding to disease outbreaks and an ongoing food insecurity crisis across Ethiopia which has left 1.2 million children suffering severe acute… Read more »
August 16, 2023
South Sudan: First Person - Family Death 'Turning Point' in South Sudanese Humanitarian's Life
The "incredible pain" caused by the death of a cousin was the "turning point" which led Joyce Asha Laku from South Sudan into humanitarian work. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Sudan: Four Months of Conflict Are 'Destroying People's Lives', Humanitarians Warn
After four months of war in Sudan, UN humanitarians on Tuesday called for action to be taken to end the conflict which is having a "devastating impact" on people's lives, health… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Sudan: 'Grim Prediction' Now 'Harsh Reality' As Hunger Engulfs Over 20 Million
Dire predictions about escalating hunger in Sudan have tragically come true, as conflict-induced food scarcity has plunged 20.3 million people into severe acute hunger, the UN… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Ethiopia: De-escalate Tensions in Amhara, International Rights Experts Urge
An international human rights body focused on Ethiopia has voiced deep concerns over the worsening security situation in the northwest of the country, particularly in the Amhara… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Sudan: UNHCR Warns of Deteriorating Health Conditions in Sudan
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, issued a warning on Tuesday that health conditions are rapidly deteriorating in Sudan, where conflict has uprooted four million people. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Sudan: Negotiated Solution Only Way to End Sudan War - Senior UN Official
Ongoing mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan are critical, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Wednesday, warning against the risk of prolonged… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Uganda: Uganda - UN Human Rights Office to Close On Saturday August 5
The UN human rights office in Uganda will cease operations on Sunday after the Government decided not to renew the host country agreement, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights… Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Sudan: UN Agencies Urge Immediate Action to Avert Deepening Food Crisis
UN food security agencies on Tuesday warned that South Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, unless immediate action and investment are taken to address food insecurity,… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Mauritius: WHO Hails Mauritius, Netherlands for Tobacco Control Measures but Global Risks Remain
Despite the welcome news that more than seven in 10 people on the planet - 5.6 billion - are now protected by measures to curb the dangers of tobacco smoke, 8.7 million people… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Sudan: Nearly 14 Million Children in Sudan Need Humanitarian Support - Unicef
Two senior UN humanitarian officials have called for more funding and less bureaucratic impediments to support civilians affected by the war in Sudan, including roughly 14 million… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Sudan: FAO Raises Alarm On Escalating Food Crisis in Sudan
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a grave warning regarding the deepening food crisis in Sudan, as the country grapples with conflict and economic decline. Read more »
August 02, 2023
South Sudan: Time Running Out On Election Timeline for South Sudan, UN Official Warns
Action is needed now to pave the way for timely and credible elections in South Sudan next December, the UN Special Representative for the country told journalists in the capital,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Displaces Nearly Four Million - UN Migration Agency
Conflict in Sudan has forced nearly four million people to flee their homes in a little over 100 days, the UN Migration Agency (IOM) has warned. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Sudan: UN Missions Battle Old and Emerging Threats, to Protect Civilians
Heads of UN peacekeeping forces on Thursday highlighted the work of 'blue helmets' in some of the most challenging environments, protecting those in need not only from war and… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Sudan: Health Crisis Reaches 'Gravely Serious Levels' - WHO
The conflict in Sudan has sparked a health crisis for the 3.4 million people forced to flee to safety, whether within the country or across its borders, the World Health… Read more »
July 26, 2023
East Africa: UN's Milestone Operation to Salvage Stricken Oil Tanker in Red Sea - Key Questions Answered
After nearly two years of "political groundwork, fundraising, and project development", in the words of UN chief António Guterres, the UN-led operation to avert… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Sudan: Child Deaths Rise, Concern Intensifies for Refugees After 100 Days of Battle
After 100 days of fighting in Sudan, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday that at least 435 children have been killed and more than 2,000 injured. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Somalia: From the Field - Hip Hop Artist K'naan's New Track Hails Refugees
Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K'naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin' Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Sudan: Conflict Displaces Nearly 200,000 People in the Past Week Alone
Nearly 200,000 people were displaced by fighting inside Sudan over the past week, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing new figures released by the International Organization for… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Sudan: 'We Cannot Work Under the Barrel of a Gun,' UN Relief Chief Says
Warring factions in Sudan must respect international law, protect civilians, and stop targeting relief and aid workers, the United Nations top humanitarian official urged on… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: UN Human Rights Office 'Very Concerned' Over Disproportionate Use of Force Against Protesters
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was very concerned over reports of police in Kenya using excessive force to quell protests this week which have left dozens… Read more »