international assistance

Floods displace hundreds in northern Namibia

Heavy rains in northern Namibia are causing severe flooding in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions. The floodwaters, partly coming from southern Angola, have forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Oshana Regional Governor Elia Irimari confirmed that more than 900 people from parts of Oshakati town have been relocated to a center in Enya. However, the area is becoming overcrowded. "The water level is still rising. The relocation centre […]

14 April, 2025 104

World

U.S. Disaster Assistance Response Teams no longer able to operate due to USAID slash

Moves to close the U.S. international aid agency are now preventing global disaster response teams from operating. As part of a mega efficiency push, digital support employees are among the latest to be terminated by the administration's DOGE department. Caroline Malone reports.

17 February, 2025 69