Africa: World's Billionaires Have More Wealth Than 4.6 Billion People

The world's 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than the 4.6 billion people who make up 60 percent of the planet's population, reveals a new report from Oxfam today ahead of the… Read more »

Africa: More than 52 million People Across Africa Going Hungry as Weather Extremes Hit the Continent

Millions displaced; women, girls hit hardest; crises compounded by conflicts, poverty, and inequality; $700m average climate-related losses; urgent action needed now Read more »

Africa: Death of Mother and Child in Greek Refugee Camp Direct Consequence of EU Migration Policies, Says Oxfam

According to the UNHCR, a mother and a child have died in a fire in the EU-supported Moria refugee 'hotspot' in Lesvos, Greece. Read more »

Africa: Poorest People Get Less Than One Cent Per Day to Protect Themselves From Impacts of Climate Crisis

People living in the poorest countries receive around $3 per year - less than one cent per day - to protect themselves from the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, Oxfam… Read more »

Africa: Poor Children 7 Times Less Likely to Finish School Than Rich Children - New Oxfam Report

Across the developing world, a child from a poor family is seven times less likely to finish secondary school than a child from a rich family, according to a new report published… Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders Call for Urgent Action On Climate Adaptation

Following the publication of a major new report by the Global Commission on Adaptation today, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam and a member of the Commission said: Read more »

Africa: 3 Richest Men in Africa Have More Wealth Than Poorest 650 Million People

Three African billionaires today have more wealth than the poorest 50% - or 650 million people across the continent, reveals a new Oxfam report today. Read more »

Africa: France Fails to Sign Up G7 Leaders to Fight Against Inequality - NGO

In response to the G7 Summit outcomes today, Oxfam said: Read more »

West Africa: Oxfam Reaction On New Sahel Partnership

In reaction to today's announcement at the G7 in Biarritz of a new partnership on the Sahel region led by France and Germany, Oxfam's spokesperson, Robin Guittard, made the… Read more »

Africa: IPCC Report On Land and Climate

Responding to the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report on Climate and Land, Aditi Sen, Oxfam's senior climate policy advisor, said: Read more »

Africa: 5 Steps Governments Can Take to Prevent Another Mauritius Leaks Scandal

A 5-point plan to stop big corporations cheating poor countries out of billions of dollars in tax revenue, was published by Oxfam today in the wake of the Mauritius Leaks. Read more »

Africa: #MauritiusLeaks Reveal Africa Is Losing Crucial Tax Revenues to Tax Haven of Mauritius - Oxfam

Responding to research published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists today that multinational corporations are using the tax haven of Mauritius to avoid… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: WHO - Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern'

In response to the World Health Organization's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a 'public health emergency of international concern',… Read more »

Africa: Oxfam Media Reaction to the Resignation of Christine Lagarde As Head of the IMF

Responding to today's announcement that Christine Lagarde is stepping down as Managing Director (MD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), effective on September 12, 2019,… Read more »

Africa: G7 Finance Ministers Must Commit to Fairer Tax System and Transparency

G7 finance ministers must adopt strong commitments to tackle extreme inequality, said Oxfam today ahead of a G7 Finance Ministers meeting in Chantilly, France on 17 - 18 July. The… Read more »

Africa: West African Govts Are the Least Committed to Reduce Inequalities in Africa

Oxfam and Development Finance International have launched the first ever Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII) regional report. The index measures, compares and ranks West… Read more »

Western Sahara: Political Momentum Must Be Maintained On Western Sahara Despite Resignation of UN Envoy

After nearly two years in the role, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara Horst Koehler announced his resignation due to health reasons on 22 May, 2019. Read more »

Africa: G7 Must Commit to Feminist Aid Agenda to Tackle Tackle Poverty and Economic Inequality

G7 development aid must prioritize the needs of women and girls if they are to tackle poverty and economic inequality, said Oxfam today as G7 Ministers prepare for a meeting on… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tens of Thousands Forcibly Displaced By Surge in Violence

Urgent action is needed to help tens of thousands of people forced to flee their homes following armed attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxfam and 17 other… Read more »

Africa: European Parliament Highlights Govts' Failure to Stop Tax Dodging, Says Oxfam

Commenting on the European Parliament's expected endorsement of the TAX3 special committee report calling for tougher action on tax dodging, Oxfam's EU Inequality and Tax Policy… Read more »

Africa: Oxfam and Allies Blast the EU-Turkey Deal On Its Third Anniversary for Leading to Short-Sighted and Dangerous Migration Policies

The European Union's deal with Turkey to control migration and return "irregular" migrants has led to policies and practices in Greece that are short-sighted, unsustainable,… Read more »

Africa: Forbes Publishes 2019 Billionaires List

Commenting on the publication of the Forbes Annual Billionaires List today, Max Lawson, Head of Policy on Inequality for Oxfam said: Read more »

Africa: Conflict, Poverty and Hunger Driving Child Marriage in South Sudan

Another generation of girls in South Sudan will miss out on an education, face huge health risks in childbirth and are more likely to face sexual and domestic violence, if efforts… Read more »

Africa: Malpass Nomination to Head the World Bank Concerning, Says Oxfam

In reaction to President Trump's reported selection of David Malpass as the US nominee for World Bank president, Nadia Daar, Head of Oxfam International's Washington Office, made… Read more »

Africa: Libya Migration Deal - Two Years On, Thousands Drowned in the Mediterranean and Sent Back to Human Rights Abuses

Two years after Italy's EU-backed migration deal with Libya, more than 5,300 women, men and children have perished in the Mediterranean and more still are suffering back in Libyan… Read more »