IOM Libya says over 38,640 individuals displaced due to floods
International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Libya announced that over 38,640 people have been displaced northeast Libya due to Storm Daniel
Moroccan King, central bank contribute $200 million to earthquake victims
Al Mada group, owned by the Moroccan royal family, central bank to donate $100M each
Sudanese doctors struggle with treating patients amidst the brutal war
Doctors in Sudan face compounded challenges as they work to save victims, while working in an environment that lacks security and amidst a deteriorating healthcare system
Morocco grapples with floods in the aftermath of devastating earthquake
The city of Midelt in southeastern Morocco experienced massive floods following the devastating earthquake last week
Libya floods affected 300,000 children, UNICEF says
UNICEF urgently requires a minimum of $6.5 million for life-saving emergency response for children affected by floods in Libya
Egypt intends to invite neighbouring countries of Sudan to a meeting
Egypt’s Foreign Minister said they intend to invite Sudan’s neighbouring countries to a ministerial meeting on the UN General Assembly sidelines
UN refugee agency calls for removal of migrants from Lampedusa Island
Lampedusa, with a population of slightly over 6,000, is situated in the Mediterranean Sea close to Tunisia, Malta, and Sicily. It serves as the initial destination for many migrants attempting to reach the European Union.
Aid groups call for end to mass graves after deadly Libya floods
According to a U.N. report released on Thursday, more than 1,000 bodies in Derna and over 100 bodies in Albayda were interred in mass graves following the floods that occurred on September 11th.
RSF chief Dagalo says army leaders intend to divide Sudan
Furthermore, he stated that any effort by the army to establish a caretaker government in the eastern Red Sea port of Port Sudan would result in a division within the nation.
Bandits kill 4 villagers, abduct 18 in Nigeria’s Sokoto state
Suspected armed bandits have reportedly launched an attack in Giyawa village.
Mali’s ancient city Timbuktu under siege again
Terrorist groups affiliated with al-Qaeda in northern Mali have been blockading city since August
50,000 houses collapse in Morocco earthquake
At least 50,000 houses have collapsed completely or partially in Friday’s deadly earthquake in Morocco.
Sudan conflict displaces over 5.25M civilians
Ongoing fighting leaves more than 4M people internally displaced, forces over 1M to leave Sudan
UN calls for over $71M to respond to deadly floods in Libya
About 884,000 people directly affected by storm, flash floods, according to UN
Nationwide electricity restored in Nigeria after widespread blackout
West African country faced power cut for several hours after national grid collapsed due to fire, say authorities
Sudan’s youth population provides hope for the nation’s future
Estimates suggest that nearly 60% of Sudan’s population falls into the ‘youth’ age bracket
TIME magazine’s 100 Next 2023 list includes Sudanese activist
Duaa Tariq, the Sudanese activist, made it on the TIME100 Next 2023 list for emerging leaders shaping the world
Derna flood considered the worst flood of the 21st century
The Derna flood is 20 times worse than the Bab El Oued flood in Algeria in 2001, which was the worst in North Africa
Tunisian Coast Guard rescues 652 illegal immigrants after boat sinks
Tunisian authorities announced the rescue of 652 individuals after hearing distress calls after their boat capsized during an attempt at illegal migration
Somali army operation in central region kills 30 Al-Shabaab terrorists
The Somali Ministry of Media announced the killing of 30 terrorists in a military operation in the central part of the country
Turkish FM: Turkey backs all bilateral and global efforts to end Sudan’s...
Turkey feels a historical responsibility towards Sudan and continues its diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the conflict, says Turkish FM
US to hold back $85 million aid to Egypt in response to political detentions
US intends to withhold $85 million in military aid to Egypt due to Cairo’s failure to meet US conditions regarding the release of political prisoners
Nigeria’s power grid collapse causes nationwide blackouts
The grid experienced at least four collapses in 2022, which authorities attributed to technical issues.
US expresses concern over indiscriminate air, artillery strikes in Sudan
Both sides ‘must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law,’ says State Department spokesman
UN envoy to Sudan resigns after being declared ‘persona non grata’
UN special envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, announced his resignation
Ugandan police ban opposition rallies
Bobi Wine has been addressing rallies that have attracted large numbers of supporters
Zambia to open embassies in UAE, Qatar
Southern African nation seeks to strengthen ties with Gulf countries