Africa
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Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears
In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region…
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Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country.…
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Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease…
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Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has raised alarm over a sharp escalation of violence in a region near…
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WFP delivers life-saving aid to one million people in Burkina Faso
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response in Burkina Faso, according to…
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Sudan: Refugee numbers swell as war continues to drive displacement
The number of Sudanese refugees in South Sudan has surpassed half a million, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on…
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Sudan: ‘Children should be safe everywhere’, says UNICEF, as fears grow for El Fasher
The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, voiced deep concern on Monday over the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North…
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Somalia: UN official reports on electoral progress, ongoing security challenges
Authorities in Somalia remain focused on national priorities, and the battle against Al-Shabaab terrorists is their chief security concern, senior…
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Sudan war: ‘Horror’ grows as reports of summary executions emerge
The UN-designated human rights expert on Sudan has called for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support…
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Collective effort essential to get DR Congo on firm path to peace
Mobilization at the national, regional and international level are needed to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in…
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