Tag: crisis

Cameroon Tops List of World’s Most Neglected Displacement Crises
Cameroon has been ranked as the world’s most neglected displacement crisis, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council’s (NRC) annual report. The country overtakes Burkina Faso, which held the top spot for the past two years. A Crisis of Global Neglect The NRC’s ranking is based on three key criteria: Cameroon is home to over 1 […]
June 3, 2025

Massive Brain Drain in Argentina: Scientists Warn of “Scientificicide” Under Milei’s Government
Thousands of scientists, researchers, students, and academic workers took to the streets of Buenos Aires and more than ten other provinces in a nationwide protest against what they have called a “scientificicide” — a systematic dismantling of Argentina’s national science and technology infrastructure.
May 29, 2025

U.S. Aid Cuts Deepen Economic and Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Nigeria
The abrupt withdrawal of international funding, particularly the stop-work orders issued by the United States, is severely impacting humanitarian operations and local economies in Maiduguri, a critical hub for aid efforts combating Boko Haram’s insurgency. Once a beacon of economic revival, Maiduguri had witnessed significant growth due to NGO-driven investments, creating thousands of jobs and […]
May 2, 2025

The French Economy is in a Catastrophic State: PM Bayrou
A €40 billion adjustment will be needed in the 2026 budget to keep the public deficit at 4.6% of GDP. On Tuesday, Prime Minister François Bayrou sounded the alarm over the catastrophic state of France’s economy, describing the country as over-indebted and lacking sufficient production. RELATED: France to Retaliate if U.S. Imposes 200% Tariff on […]
April 15, 2025

Lack of Transparency in the IMF Loan Increases Argentina’s Country Risk
In anticipation of the legislative elections, Milei is trying to curb the collapse of the Central Bank’s reserves. On Monday, Argentina’s risk premium jumped by 8.2%, reaching 863 basis points, in less than 24 hours. The U.S. dollar in the uncontrolled market rose to 1,325 pesos, experiencing a 2% increase. RELATED: Argentina Acquires a Huge […]
March 31, 2025

Bolivia Rainy Season Crisis: 49 Dead, Thousands Affected, and Urgent Need for Aid
The rainy season in Bolivia has caused 49 deaths, 324,699 families affected, and 708 homes destroyed. Learn about the urgent need for humanitarian aid and government response efforts. Related: The rainy season in Bolivia has resulted in a devastating human and material toll, with a tragic death toll of 49, according to Juan Carlos Calvimontes, […]
March 21, 2025

Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amid Israeli Bombardments
Dr. Mohamed Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, expressed serious concern over the inability of medical teams to cope with the growing number of wounded civilians following a series of intense airstrikes and bombings by Israel early Tuesday morning. The attacks come just two months after a ceasefire was agreed upon. Abu Salmiya […]
March 19, 2025

UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis and Famine in Sudan
The United Nations warned on Wednesday that the “already catastrophic situation” in Sudan has worsened since the last Security Council briefing, with famine now a grim reality in several regions of the country. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly two years of conflict between the Sudanese army and the […]
February 27, 2025

Sudan Crisis Deepens as RSF Signs Charter for Parallel Government
The political crisis in Sudan has taken a dramatic turn as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies signed a charter on Sunday to establish a parallel government, challenging the authority of the internationally recognized Sudanese government. Egypt-Sudan Diplomatic Talks Amid these developments, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali […]
February 24, 2025

UN Proposes Greater Responsibility in Multinational Force for Haiti
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has proposed that the UN take on a more significant role in the multinational support force for Haiti, particularly after the withdrawal of the United States from the mission. During the annual meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government, Guterres announced that he would present a proposal to the […]