Africa
More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.Global hunger hit a new high last year with the outlook for 2025 “bleak,” according to a United Nations-backed report. Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for a sixth consecutive year in 2024, affecting more than 295 million people across 53 countries and territories, the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises (GFRC), released on Friday, warned. Conflict, weather extremes and economic shocks were identified as the main drivers. The report, which provides its analysis through a collaborative effort with…
Nsukka, Nigeria — Since early childhood, Chidi Nwaohia’s life has swung like a pendulum between…
Violence reportedly flaring up in region long plagued by ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province…
Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
The East African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after the death of a…
US brings the two countries’ foreign ministers together and voices an interest in investment in…
Tens of thousands of mourners, world leaders to attend Pope Francis funeral Read the full…
Pretoria, South Africa – As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with South African President…
The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but…
Dozens of followers “rescued” in raid on Kenya church Read the full article here
Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader…
Harare, Zimbabwe – Guy Watson-Smith felt hurt and betrayed when his 5,000-hectare (12,355-acre) farm in…
Thousands of miles from the Vatican, the death of Pope Francis is being mourned by…
Aid to 3.6 million Ethiopians overall is at risk unless new support is sourced, the…
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