Banker Henri-Claude Oyima takes Gabon’s finance ministry
Gabon’s new finance minister, Henri-Claude Oyima, is set to address the country’s liquidity crisis and economic revival.
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WFP needs $620 million to keep food aid flowing in West Africa
Without this funding, refugees in Chad and Mali, as well as food-insecure populations in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, will face severe hunger.
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Cameroon warns of financial crisis in Central Africa
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has warned of a potential financial crisis in Central Africa, urging immediate action to address declining net external reserves and other economic challenges.
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Chad’s capital at risk as river hits historic high
The Logone river in Chad’s capital has reached a record-breaking high, threatening to worsen the already devastating floods affecting millions of people.
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Over 1,000 dead, millions affected by floods in West, Central Africa
The UN is calling for urgent humanitarian assistance to address the crisis.
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EU relief aid for flood-ravaged nations in West and Central Africa
The European Union has pledged $6 million in humanitarian aid to help those affected by the disaster.
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West, central Africa displacement doubles in 5 years
Conflict and instability have forced millions from their homes, straining resources and exacerbating suffering.
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UNICEF: Heatwaves surge, killing children in Africa
Urgent action is needed to protect vulnerable children from the escalating climate crisis, the global body has said.
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Floods in Central and West Africa impact over 700,000 people
The floods currently impacting Central and West Africa have already affected more than 700,000 individuals, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This severe situation follows torrential rains that have struck the region just two months into the rainy season. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, expressed concern during a press conference: “The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is troubled by the flooding in the region, which has impacted over 700,000 people across the Central African Republic, Chad, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, and Togo.” In response to the disaster, the United Nations, in partnership with various organizations, has ramped up aid to the affected countries. This support includes food distribution, shelter, and water and sanitation services. Additionally, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund has allocated $10 million this year to Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Niger to help mitigate the impacts of climate-related shocks, including ongoing floods threatening millions across sub-Saharan Africa.
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DRC soldiers, militiamen clash in deadly weekend violence
The death toll is at least 42, including soldiers, militia fighters, and a civilian.
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