Without Electricity and Water - Catholic Parish in Goma Welcomes 2000 Displaced People
Agenzia Fides
"The greatest danger for the population of Goma is the so-called 'Wazalendo' militiamen," local church observers told Fides about the situation in the capital of the Congolese… Read more »
Tigray's Forgotten Internally Displaced People
DW
The war between Ethiopia's government forces and Tigrayan fighters killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions. Many now grapple with severe social and economic… Read more »
DR Congo Crisis Not Just Regional Concern, 'But Global Responsibility,' Says UN Official
allAfrica
The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "not just a regional concern but a global responsibility," a UN spokesperson said Tuesday. Read more »
'The World's Largest Humanitarian Crisis Doesn't Stop At Sudan's Borders...'
Dabanga
The world's largest humanitarian crisis doesn't stop at Sudan's borders. Despite acute challenges of its own, Chad has welcomed almost a million Darfuri and Sudanese refugees and… Read more »
DR Congo and Rwanda Leaders in Crisis Talks As M23 Tightens Grip On Goma
RFI
The leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda are meeting at an emergency East African summit in Kenya on Wednesday as M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan troops, tighten their grip on the… Read more »
RSF Attacks Displace 4k+ Families in North Darfur
Dabanga
Nearly 4,000 families have displaced from villages west and south of El Fasher due to Rapid Support Forces attacks. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) says that about 3,960… Read more »
Dual Faces of Addis Ababa's Corridor Project - Tales of Transformation, Displacement
Addis Standard
For over nine months, Addis Abeba has been undergoing a sweeping transformation as part of a two-phase urban makeover initiative. The first phase of the "Corridor Development… Read more »
Over 20,000 Zimbabweans Illegally Crossed Into South Africa After New Year Holiday
New Zimbabwe
IN the aftermath of the Christmas and New Year holidays, thousands of Zimbabweans are trekking back, both legally and illegally, into South Africa where they reside and work. Read more »
Surviving the Deluge - Stories of Resilience Amidst West and Central Africa's Devastating Floods
UNHCR
Seybata sits cross-legged on a worn blue mat in a sun-dappled compound in Harobanda, a neighbourhood in Niger's capital, Niamey. Her hands deftly stitch a large calico cloth, which… Read more »
Rebels Say They Have Taken DR Congo City As Thousands Flee
Nile Post
BBC | Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east. Read more »
UNHCR Gravely Concerned By Worsening Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DR Congo
UNHCR
UNHCR is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people (IDPs) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as conflict… Read more »
From Barriers to Bridges - Empowering Refugee Education in West and Central Africa
UNHCR
Conflict, displacement, and limited resources have made education a daunting challenge for countless children throughout West and Central Africa, where entire communities are… Read more »
A Symbol of Hope - the Impact of Biometric ID Cards On Refugees in Cameroon
UNHCR
Ali Bappaladane has been living in Cameroon for almost six years now. He is president of the refugee association in Mbaimboum, Far North region. Today, Ali joins a queue of excited… Read more »
Libya Sets Deadline for 'Undocumented' Sudanese Refugees
Dabanga
Libya's Anti-Illegal Immigration Service has issued an ultimatum to businesses across the country, requiring companies, factories, and shops to regularise the employment status of… Read more »
Analysis - Death Toll Climbs in Tigray's IDP Centers Amid Aid Shortages, Political Strife
Addis Standard
The Tigray region is currently mired in political turmoil, driven by a deepening rift within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) between the faction led by veteran leader… Read more »