Africa

ICC Prosecutor appeals for global support to bring Libyan war criminals to justice The six who remain at large were either key members or associated with the Al Kaniyat militia that controlled Tarhuna from at least 2015 to June 2020, when government forces ousted them from the city, which is located about 65 kilometres (about … Read more

Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of fraud. Frelimo has been in power since 1975. Multiple news reports indicate that violent … Read more

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Never before have there been so many people in Nigeria … Read more

Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months This extension in effect from Wednesday ensures that critical aid will continue to flow from Chad into conflict-affected regions of Sudan, particularly Darfur. “Humanitarians in Sudan welcome this decision as the Adre border crossing is a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people across … Read more

Sudan: Allies of warring generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ Security Council hears “Sudan is trapped in a nightmare,” Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs told ambassadors, echoing the grim declaration made by the Secretary-General two weeks ago. The latest surge in violence has been especially brutal, notably in eastern Aj Jazirah state (also spelled Gezira), … Read more

South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’ Nicholas Haysom updated ambassadors on developments in the world’s youngest country, which was due to hold its first-ever general elections next month.  Since his last briefing in August, the transitional period was extended until February 2027, pushing back the timetable for the vote to December 2026. “This … Read more

Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative On Monday, The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, rolled out vaccines for Sudan’s war-battered population, making it the first country in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region to benefit. Malaria … Read more

Sudan war keeps reaching across borders, Security Council hears Rich in oil resources, the Abyei area straddles the border between Sudan and South Sudan and is claimed by both sides. “The war in the Sudan continues to have a profound impact on the security, economic and humanitarian situations in both the Sudan and South Sudan, … Read more

First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan In an alert from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, it reported more than 28,000 cases of cholera and 836 deaths in 11 states between 22 July and 28 October. The actual number of people infected with the disease may be higher owing to under-reporting, … Read more

Sudan crisis escalates as attacks in Al Jazirah spark mass displacement “The Secretary General is appalled by the large numbers of civilians being killed, detained and displaced, acts of sexual violence against women and girls, the looting of homes and markets and the burning of farms,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in a statement issued … Read more