WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon

WHO confirms first case of cholera in Lebanon

The United Nations says it has detected the first case of cholera in Northern Lebanon, sparking fears of an outbreak amongst those displaced by the war. Since the start of intense fighting in Lebanon, many have fled to the northern parts of the country. According to official UN data some 1.2 million people have so far been uprooted. Jody Jacobs has more.

October 18, 2024 20

Africa

DRC faces hunger crisis

The World Food Programme says more than a million people are facing hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern province of Ituri. The UN agency says women and children displaced by the conflict between tribal militias have been the hardest hit.

October 17, 2024 19

Africa

Over 6,000 displaced in DRC conflict without aid

More than 6,000 people displaced by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are living in difficult conditions without any assistance from the government or aid agencies. Chris Ochamringa reports from Kinshasa.

June 18, 2024 73

World

Survivors brave freezing cold after China quake kills 131

By Sébastien RICCI Survivors of China's deadliest earthquake in years huddled in makeshift aid tents despite freezing temperatures on Wednesday, too scared to return to homes made dangerous by the disaster. State broadcaster CCTV said at least 131 people were killed in northwestern Gansu province and neighbouring Qinghai after a shallow tremor on Monday night damaged thousands of buildings. Almost 1,000 were injured across the two provinces, according to […]

December 20, 2023 6

Africa

Armed violence forces 450,000 to flee in DR Congo

An increase in armed violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to an influx of displaced people. The United Nations says 450,000 people have been forced to flee their homes over the past 6 weeks. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

November 27, 2023 56