Nigeria: Why Oil Is a Humanitarian Issue for Nigeria's New President

'What the communities are asking for is that they clean up the mess, compensate the people, and restore their environment to what it was before they came in.' Read more »

Sudan: The Humanitarian Backdrop to Sudan's Unrest

'This crisis extends way beyond Khartoum.' Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Try to Set Examples' - Meet the Local Activists Feeding War-Displaced People

'The objective is not to mobilise millions, but to help the community we know.' 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 »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's New Struggle Over War Crimes Accountability

The atrocities reported so far are only 'the tip of the iceberg'. Read more »

Malawi: Cyclone Freddy Points to Urgent Need for Climate-Smart Solutions in Malawi

Climate change means more storms, droughts, and unpredictable weather - how can farmers prepare better? Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'I Just Want to Return Home' - Displaced Congolese On the M23 Conflict and the Need for Peace

'My big wish is for the government to bring peace.' Read more »

Kenya: Let Refugees Be Economic Contributors

'People like me have historically had neither freedom of movement nor the right to work.' Read more »

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 »

Malawi: Why Record Cholera Outbreak Demands Long-Term Solutions

'There are times when countries cannot go it alone, and this is one of them.' Read more »

Somalia: Aid, Corruption, and Neighbours in Need - A Reporter Reflects On Record Drought

People need help, but the limitations of international aid are stark. Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls in Experts to Decide On Conflicting Ebola Sex Abuse Reports

'The restrictive approach favoured by WHO is an absurdity.' Read more »

Malawi: A Refugee's Story - 'It's Like Living in a Waiting Room to Nowhere'

What happens when so-called 'solutions' for refugees fail? Read more »

Niger: Why Nigeriens Are Protesting Against France's Anti-Militant Campaign

'Colonisation is an unhappy memory that pushes many people to revolt.' Read more »

Nigeria: What's At Stake in Nigeria's High-Risk Elections

'This election, more than most, is about the soul of the country.' Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rebel Attacks Trigger Rising Mental Health Concerns in DR Congo

'Most of the patients who come to us are victims of insecurity.' Read more »

Ethiopia: Minorities Remain Fearful Despite Peace Deal

'People do not feel safe, so they are trying to protect themselves.' Read more »

Africa: Africa Decides 2023 - Elections in the Shadow of Humanitarian Crisis

Early action to safeguard the electoral process could help mitigate some of the concerns around poll legitimacy. Here are some suggestions... Read more »

Somalia: Earthquake Aid, Somaliland Independence, and Nigeria's New Naira - the Cheat Sheet

A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues. Read more »

Sudan: 'Justice Has to Happen First' - Why Darfuris Are Rejecting a Local Reconciliation Drive

Many feel the deals entrench impunity and ignore the conflict's root causes. Read more »

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 »

Somalia: A New Plan to Tackle Trauma in Somalia After 30 Years of 'Shared Distress'

'Without addressing the need for social healing, it will be impossible to achieve long-term recovery, stability, and security in the region.' Read more »

Mali: In Northern Mali, Islamic State Attacks Cause 'Tragedies Beyond Comprehension'

'Not even a simple hello has been received from the government, not even to find us a space to settle.' Read more »

Western Sahara: Western Sahara's 'Frozen Conflict' Heats Up, but World's Attention Elsewhere

'There is a war and nobody is talking about it. Everybody is talking about Ukraine, and nobody is talking about Western Sahara.' Read more »