Tag: Africa

UN Agencies Warn of Looming Famine in Conflict-Stricken South Sudan
Three United Nations agencies have issued an urgent warning about imminent famine in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, where conflict and food shortages have pushed 32,000 people into catastrophic hunger conditions three times more than previously estimated. The World Food Programme (WFP), UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report that […]
June 12, 2025

MSF Reveals Measles Outbreak in Darfur and East Chad Amid Immunisation Disruptions
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported that between June 2024 and May 2025, more than 9,950 measles patients were treated in health facilities across Darfur, Sudan, and parts of East Chad, as a measles outbreak continues to spread across all four Darfur states. At least 2,700 of these cases were severe enough to require hospitalisation, […]
June 11, 2025

At Least 49 Dead in Eastern Cape Floods Amid Extreme Cold Front
In a devastating display of nature’s fury, severe flooding triggered by an extreme cold front has claimed at least 49 lives in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The heavy rain and snow that swept across parts of the country have plunged the region into crisis, with lives—among them, those of six high […]
June 11, 2025

Nigeria’s Mokwa Flood Disaster: Over 500 Missing as Relief Efforts Intensify
Nigerian officials estimate that over 500 people remain missing and presumed dead following devastating flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State, which began on May 29. The floods flattened entire neighborhoods, killing hundreds and displacing thousands. Key roads and bridges were destroyed, disrupting movement and economic activity. The United Nations and Nigerian authorities are leading recovery […]
June 10, 2025

Sudan’s Civil War Sparks Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Chad
The ongoing civil war in Sudan, now in its third year, has led to worsening food insecurity and a massive refugee influx into Chad, with over 1.2 million Sudanese seeking shelter in the country. The UN Special Representative for Central Africa, Abdou Abarry, has raised concerns over the international community’s inaction, warning that the humanitarian […]
June 10, 2025

Ghana Confirms 34 New Mpox Cases as Nationwide Surveillance Expands
Ghana has reported 34 new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 79, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Health officials confirmed that four patients are currently hospitalized, while contact tracing efforts continue to contain the outbreak. Mpox cases have now been detected in more than ten regions, prompting heightened […]
June 10, 2025

Kenya and China Partner to Establish $500M Vaccine and Pharmaceutical Hub
Kenya and China have launched discussions to establish local vaccine and pharmaceutical production centers, a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system and reducing import dependency. Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan to discuss the project, which is expected to be fully operational by 2028. The initiative […]
June 10, 2025

China Tops Favorability Rankings in Africa, Surpassing U.S. and Western Nations
A new international survey has placed China ahead of the United States in favorability rankings across Africa, marking a significant shift in global perceptions. The Morning Consult survey, conducted across 41 nations, shows that China now enjoys a higher net favorability score than the U.S., a milestone in global perception tracking. This surge in admiration […]
June 9, 2025

Libyan Authorities Confirm Stability in Tripoli After Armed Clashes
The Libyan Defense Ministry has declared that the security situation in Tripoli remains stable, following overnight clashes between government forces and armed militias. Authorities confirmed that military units intervened swiftly, ensuring the withdrawal of armed groups and restoring compliance with the ceasefire agreements established in May. The Defense Ministry warned against further violations, reaffirming its […]
June 9, 2025

Cholera Surges in Sudan as War-Hit Capital Sees 1,000 New Cases Daily
Sudan’s capital is facing a deadly cholera surge amid war and collapse.
Over 1,000 new cases are reported daily in Khartoum as families return to destroyed homes, without clean water or functioning hospitals. Cholera is spreading fast—and the world is barely watching.