insert_link Africa Sudan Crisis Displaces Over 14 Million The International Organization for Migration reported Tuesday that more than 14 million people have been displaced due to the crisis in Sudan, with 11 million internally displaced and 3.1 million having fled across borders. Reuters says, IOM's Director-General Amy Pope highlighted a recent surge, with 200,000 additional people fleeing since last month. todayOctober 30, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Senior FAO official warns of real risk of famine in Sudan Sudan’s food security crisis is a matter of deep concern with a very real risk there could be famine there, Rein Paulsen the Director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Office of Emergencies and Resilience has told UN News. The FAO is supporting vulnerable farms to boost crop production and is implementing famine prevention strategies, including vaccinating animals. todayApril 22, 2024 16
insert_link Africa UNHCR appeals for $1.4 billion to help South Sudanese refugees The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR says it needs 1.4 billion dollars this year to meet the needs of over two million South Sudanese refugees living across several countries in East Africa. Leon Solomon reports. todayApril 2, 2024 42
insert_link Health / Medical Gaza health system on the brink of collapse The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the brink of collapse. According to a WHO health emergency officer, the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies to assist with the unfolding "catastrophe". Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayJanuary 18, 2024 54