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World

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as UN pleads for urgent aid

An UNRWA aid worker distributes flour bags to Palestinians during a temporary truce between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, November 29, 2023 [Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters] The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening because of restricted access to essential supplies, according to the United Nations. UN Aid Coordination Officer Olga Cherevko reported on Wednesday that incoming aid volumes are severely limited and are failing to […]

today12 June, 2025

Africa

UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in DRC

The United Nations aid agency has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging immediate intervention. Intense fighting in and around Goma has left food and water supplies critically low. Meanwhile, France plans to introduce a draft resolution at the UN Security Council this week, calling for Rwanda to withdraw its troops from the country.

today4 February, 2025

Business / Economics

FISHCOR Donates Fish to All 14 Regions for Food Security

  FISHCOR donated 1 ton of fish to each of Namibia's 14 regions, valued at N$240,000, to support food security amid the ongoing drought. The donation aims to assist the most vulnerable communities facing food shortages. CEO Alex Gawa-!nab highlighted FISHCOR's commitment to complementing government efforts in national development and addressing food security. James Uerikua, speaking on behalf of the Governors Trust, expressed gratitude for the partnership, emphasizing its role […]

today19 December, 2024