Category: Africa
Germany has acknowledged some of its colonial crimes but has yet to offer full reparations or take comprehensive responsibility. Compared to other European powers, Germany was late to colonialism. It established control over huge swaths ...
The war in Sudan has plunged millions of people into an alarming humanitarian crisis, endangering the lives and future of 16 million children. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the war in Sudan ...
Sudan is facing a devastating food crisis, with famine spreading rapidly and millions affected as conflict destroys crops, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Sudan risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis in recent history as conflict continues ...
To overcome Africa’s complex challenges, strengthened cooperation between the UN, local actors, and international partners is more essential than ever. Africa, rich in cultural diversity but facing numerous challenges, benefits from the support of the ...
The forced displacement crisis has reached historic levels, with more than 122 million people displaced worldwide. Conflict, the climate crisis, and insufficient pledges of support continue to exacerbate urgent humanitarian needs. In 2024, the world ...
The prolonged drought in Morocco is seriously threatening food security, access to water, and the living conditions of rural populations, exacerbated by climate change. Morocco is facing an agricultural crisis worsened by prolonged droughts, severely ...
The ICRC works tirelessly to provide humanitarian assistance and protect people affected by conflict and violence in Africa. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization and helps ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Angola are ramping up their efforts to eradicate Guinea worm disease through enhanced collaboration. On January 30th, World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the WHO spotlighted the progress made in ...
Desertification in Africa threatens food security, water resources, and livelihoods, and if not addressed, it could lead to the loss of two-thirds of the continent’s arable land by 2030. Desertification is advancing globally, and the ...
In January 2025, fighting in North and South Kivu displaced hundreds of thousands, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. UNHCR is calling for urgent assistance. The ongoing conflict between armed groups and the Congolese army in ...
