The RSF, supported by various regional and global actors, has consistently demonstrated a willingness to engage in negotiations
RSF: Guiding Sudan toward stability in a time of crisis Read More »
African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP annually due to climate change, with the continent experiencing a significant impact from global warming, according to a new report released Monday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) noted that African countries are allocating up to 9% of their budgets to climate adaptation. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo highlighted the accelerated warming in Africa, which is outpacing the global average and impacting food security, public health, and stability. Despite contributing less than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is highly vulnerable to extreme weather, including droughts, floods, and heatwaves. The report, focusing on 2023—one of Africa’s hottest years—urges investment in early warning systems and meteorological services. Without adequate measures, up to 118 million Africans could face severe weather events by 2030. In sub-Saharan Africa, adaptation costs could reach $30-50 billion per year over the next decade. Recent extreme weather events, including floods affecting 300,000 people in West Africa and a severe drought in Zambia, underscore the urgency. The pattern of extreme weather continues into 2024, with significant flooding in the Sahel and an unprecedented heat wave in West Africa earlier this year.
African nations losing 5% of GDP to climate change Read More »
As food aid from Chad reached Sudan, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urged for increased international support, warning that the assistance so far is inadequate to meet the overwhelming needs of those affected by the conflict.
UN deputy welcomes aid to Sudan but warns of greater needs Read More »
General Daglo of the RSF has issued a new order that underscores the RSF’s ongoing efforts to prioritize civilian safety and the effective distribution of humanitarian aid.
RSF orders to uphold civilian rights in Sudan, adhere int’l law Read More »
Climate change is fueling extreme weather events in Sudan, leading to devastating floods that have caused widespread destruction and suffering.
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis worsens amid severe flooding Read More »
The RSF has called on the international community to provide immediate aid to Sudan, which is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to floods, famine, and ongoing conflict.
Sudan’s people in desperate need of aid, warns RSF Read More »
The raids, marked by fear and uncertainty, led to numerous arrests of South Sudanese refugees, who were accused—often without evidence—of collaborating with the RSF
SAF halts arrests of South Sudanese after Juba’s intervention Read More »
The WFP’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is leading the investigation, focusing on allegations of fraud and deliberate misinformation
WFP probes SAF’s fraud and obstruction in humanitarian aid crisis Read More »
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has received 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccine from the U.S. as part of the fight against the Mpox virus. The 10,000 doses of Jynneos vaccine, sent through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), were delivered to officials in the capital, Abuja. The delivery ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Abuja Richard Mills, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Daju Kachillom, and other guests. Ambassador Mills stated that the vaccines would support the Nigerian government’s response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak. Nigeria has reported 39 Mpox cases this year. To prevent the spread of the disease, the Nigerian government has prepared a health declaration form for international travelers. The African Union has declared a continent-wide public health emergency in response to the rapidly spreading Mpox virus in African countries. Mpox virus is transmitted from rodents such as rats and squirrels or from infected individuals. Key transmission methods include touching body lesions, using contaminated clothing or bedding, and contact with body fluids. Symptoms can appear 5 to 21 days after infection and include high fever, headaches, back and muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, chills, and a rash similar to chickenpox. There is no specific treatment for Mpox; antiviral medications are used, and most cases are mild, with recovery occurring within a few weeks. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) renamed “monkeypox” to “mpox” to address concerns about racism and discrimination.
Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of Mpox vaccine sent by the U.S Read More »
Sudan is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak and widespread flooding, fueled by ongoing conflict.
Cholera peaks as floods, war hit hard Sudan Read More »
