Africa
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UN condemns Madagascar military takeover, urges return to constitutional order
The UN has condemned Madagascar’s military takeover, calling for the immediate restoration of constitutional order following last week’s ouster of…
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DR Congo: UN envoy points to ‘real hope’ for ceasefire and peace in the east
There is now “real hope” for a ceasefire which would pave the way for a lasting and definitive settlement of…
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Political crisis and corruption fuelling violence in South Sudan, UN rights body says
The escalating political crisis in South Sudan is driving renewed armed violence and making the already dire humanitarian and human…
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17 children reportedly killed in attack on Sudan displacement camp
At least 17 children, including an infant just seven days old, have reportedly been killed in an attack on the…
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In Africa’s Sahel, conflict and climate change force millions from their homes
Nearly four million people across Africa’s vast semi-arid Sahel region have been uprooted by a volatile mix of conflict, hunger…
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Sudan: El Fasher mosque and hospital attacks leave at least 20 dead
At least 20 civilians were reportedly killed this week in attacks targeting a mosque and the last hospital in El…
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Africa needs conflict prevention as the continent faces unprecedented threats
Conflicts in Africa cannot be solved through military solutions and peace and security on the continent “demands a proactive preventative”…
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Fewer than one in 10 Somalis to receive life-saving aid in November, warns WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that millions in Somalia are at risk of worsening hunger and…
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UN warns of ‘catastrophic’ humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Darfur
The UN’s top humanitarian official in Sudan has warned of an impending catastrophe in Darfur, with civilians facing relentless violence,…
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Sudan: UN rights chief calls for urgent action to protect civilians in El Fasher
UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday warned that civilians in Sudan’s El Fasher face the imminent risk of…
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