Illegal immigrants in Mpumalanga's capital of Mbombela are turning to South African citizens who let them use their registered SIM cards to keep in touch with their families Read more »
An estimated 10 million people across East Africa are facing a severe food crisis following a prolonged drought in the region, the United Nations says. Read more »
At least 28 Zimbabweans have sought refuge at a South African police station while hundreds others are reported missing after fleeing xenophobic attacks in the province of Limpopo. Read more »
As Nato steps up pressure on Muammar al-Gaddafi, he reiterates his defiant stand. Read more »
Aid operations in the disputed region have to brave many challenges including, the rainy season, impassable roads, harassment and a shortage of fuel. Read more »
Host families and Ivorian refugees staying with them are resorting to eating rice seeds as food stocks dwindle in eastern Liberia, say aid agencies. Read more »
The United Nations is actively considering an air and sea blockade of Somalia, it has emerged after a Security Council delegation had talks with the African Union in Addis Ababa. ... Read more »
Facilities in refugee camps in northeastern Kenya have been stretched to the limit, aid workers say, as more and more Somali refugees flee the conflict at home. Read more »
Thousands of refugees want to know what has happened to their family members, about the state of their villages, and whether it is safe to go home, says an NGO. Read more »
Civilians evacuated from Misrata, which has seen fierce fighting between government and opposition forces, have described the humanitarian situation there as grim, saying families ... Read more »
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