Humanitarian Crisis

African Union approves mediation plan for Eastern DRC conflict

The African Union has approved a new plan to coordinate and bolster mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The decision was made during a two-day summit in Lomé, Togo, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian and security crisis in the region. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that while the plan sets a framework for action, its success will depend on timely implementation and […]

20 January, 2026

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […]

17 November, 2025

Africa

Violent clashes in eastern DRC force hundreds to flee homes

Photo by: Arlette Bashizi/REUTERS Violent clashes have erupted in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between the M23 rebel group and a pro-government militia, forcing hundreds of civilians to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa that the situation remains volatile, with security forces struggling to contain the violence and prevent further civilian casualties. The conflict has heightened tensions in the region, with local authorities and humanitarian organizations working to […]

6 October, 2025

World

Israeli military approves plans to seize Gaza City

Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press via New York Times The Israeli military has approved plans for the seizure of Gaza City, intensifying preparations for a potential offensive despite growing public opposition. The move signals Israel’s intent to escalate its operations, even as international and domestic voices urge restraint over concerns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Observers warn that a full military takeover of the city could have far-reaching consequences […]

18 August, 2025

Africa

M23 rebels accuse DRC forces of preparing major offensive in eastern Congo

M23 rebels (Photo: REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi) The M23 rebel group has accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo's military of launching offensive maneuvers in the country’s eastern region, signaling an imminent large-scale conflict. The rebels claim government forces are positioning troops strategically to escalate the situation, raising fears of renewed widespread violence. This accusation highlights the fragility of the current ceasefire, with both sides trading blame amid a volatile security environment. […]

12 August, 2025

Africa

DRC violence resumes despite Doha peace agreement

Truck carrying people in the DRC (Photo: GUERCHOM NDEBO/AFP via Getty Images) Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The clashes, which took place in North Kivu province, have intensified tensions in the region already plagued by years of armed conflict. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. […]

11 August, 2025

Africa

UN chief alarmed by worsening conditions in Sudan

Farhan Haq, United Nations deputy spokesperson, during a press briefing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the unfolding crisis in Sudan as a “catastrophe of staggering scale and brutality,” with more than 12.4 million people displaced by armed conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). His deputy spokesperson, Farhan Haq, relayed the comments during a UN press briefing. Haq highlighted the escalating humanitarian emergency in Darfur and […]

5 August, 2025

Africa

WFP warns of worsening starvation crisis in Sudan

World Relief Programme, Photo: World Food Programme The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning that tens of thousands of civilians in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher are facing starvation, as the city remains cut off from food supplies due to an ongoing siege by paramilitary forces. El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and home to an estimated 250,000 people, has been surrounded by the […]

4 August, 2025

Africa

Hunger must never be a weapon of war, UN warns at Africa Summit

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has cautioned that hunger should never be used as a tool of war, speaking via video message at the UN Food Systems Summit in Ethiopia. He emphasized that conflict zones such as Gaza and Sudan are exacerbating food insecurity across the continent. Guterres, according to the Associated Press, noted that around 280 million Africans are malnourished, with nearly 3.4 million at risk of famine, despite global […]

29 July, 2025