September 27
Kenya: How the U.S. Agrochemical Lobby Is Meddling in the Future of Kenyan Farming
'They didn't tell me that the chemicals were harmful.' Read more »
July 23
Africa: Localisation Doesn't Shift Power. It Deepens International Dominance.
'International actors have the power to let local actors into the humanitarian club - or to keep them out.' Read more »
July 04
Mauritius: Tamils Allege Prison-Like Conditions On Diego Garcia Ahead of Unlawful Detention Hearing
'They are treating us like prisoners.' Read more »
July 18
Africa: Yes, the Nexus Is Real. but It Needs a Radical Overhaul
The collective response to the refugee crisis in Chad shows what works, and what needs to change. Read more »
June 27
Kenya: Dear Haiti, Our Kenyan Police Are a Problem
'As they arrive on your doorstep, all I can offer is an apology for the burden we have unfortunately brought upon you.' Read more »
March 15
Mozambique: Rafah's Civilians, Mozambique's Storms, and Finding Joy in Malawi - the Cheat Sheet
A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues. Read more »
February 19
Sudan: Sudan's Collapse Is a Test for the International Community. We Are Failing It.
'The UN Security Council cannot continue to ignore its responsibility to protect civilians.' Read more »
February 02
Africa: Kenya, Haiti Leaders Look to Force Police Mission Through Despite Court Ruling
The UN-mandated deployment is aimed at reining in rampant gang violence, but many people in Kenya and Haiti fear it could make things worse. Read more »
January 16
Africa: How Do You Break the Mould Around International Aid? Try Genuine Trust
In search of a model beyond trickle-down aid. Read more »
January 03
Africa: Editors' Picks - Power Up Your Thinking for 2024
Some of our most compelling coverage to inform your new year Read more »
December 15, 2023
Uganda: How a World Food Program Aid Revamp Has Gone Wrong
'The community is not ready for the policy, and the policy is affecting the community.' Read more »
June 29, 2023
Sudan: Obstacles to Aid Pile Up As Sudan's Conflict Rages On
'There is power, authority, and financial incentives to control the delivery of aid.' Read more »
June 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Food Aid Freeze Leads to Suffering and Deaths in Tigray - Relief Official
'Our children are falling like leaves.' Read more »
June 08, 2023
Ethiopia: U.S. Suspends Food Aid Over Theft
The US Agency for International Development has suspended all its food aid to Ethiopia over the discovery of "widespread and coordinated" theft, throwing the vital relief effort… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Ethiopia: World Food Programme Leadership Resigns Amid Aid Diversion Probe, Sources Say
The agency's aid into Tigray has been suspended since an internal investigation - due to deliver its findings any day - was launched in May. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's New Struggle Over War Crimes Accountability
The atrocities reported so far are only 'the tip of the iceberg'. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Why Ebola Sex Abuse Victims May Never Find Justice
'The UN has essentially created a two-tier system for survivors of sexual abuse.' Read more »
March 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: More Women Accuse Aid Workers in Ebola Sex Abuse Scandal
'I'm left wondering what I might have done with my life.' Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Sex Abuse Victims Say Help Is Too Little Too Late
'They came to get information from us, then left us with nothing.' Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: WHO Calls in Experts to Decide On Conflicting Ebola Sex Abuse Reports
'The restrictive approach favoured by WHO is an absurdity.' Read more »
February 08, 2023
Sudan: ICC Trial Brings Mixed Feelings for Darfur Janjaweed Victims
'We are rejoicing at the news, and in sorrow recalling all the crimes he committed.' Read more »
January 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: How to Avoid False Narratives Around DR Congo's M23 Conflict
Struggles over fact and meaning create real effects on the ground Read more »
October 17, 2022
Somalia: How To Begin Fixing The 'Nonsensical' Humanitarian Financing System
'We need new global financial architecture, and we need to get creative.' Read more »