Africa
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo collides with conflict and hunger, WHO warns
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a “catastrophic collision…
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Ebola risk ‘very high’ in eastern DR Congo as UN intensifies response
The UN is rushing emergency personnel, funding and supplies into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to counter the…
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UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo
United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of…
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Ebola outbreak: ‘Every epidemic begins in a community and ends in a community’
Facing a fast-moving Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is relying…
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and…
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Sudan hunger crisis deepens as UN warns millions face acute food shortages
Nearly 20 million people across Sudan are facing acute hunger and more than 800,000 children risk severe malnutrition this year,…
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As war displaces millions in DR Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond violence
Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. “After finishing my studies, I would like to become…
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Central African Republic: Funding cuts put humanitarian support at risk
The Central African Republic (CAR) is making progress towards stability and security but major aid budget cuts threaten humanitarian operations…
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Somalia teeters on the brink of catastrophe as hunger crisis deepens
“This is not a distant warning. This is a crisis that is unfolding right now and it’s deepening quickly.” That’s…
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Over half of South Sudan’s population faces acute hunger crisis
Conflict and displacement are intensifying South Sudan’s hunger crisis, with 7.8 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity while…
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