More than 20,000 killed in Gaza as entire population faces food and water crisis At least 8,000 children are dead following Israel’s siege, according to Gaza’s health ministry The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
UN Security Council votes on resolution for Gaza ceasefire Exploring the urgent UN vote on a ceasefire in Gaza and the growing humanitarian crisis, with a creative tone that prompts reflection on the situation. Top News · Dec 22, 2023
More than 7 million displaced by Sudan fighting as safe zones shrink More than seven million people have been displaced by fighting in Sudan, the United Nations said on Thursday as more displaced people continued to flee a former safe haven. France 24 · Dec 22, 2023
Terror group Hamas says no more hostage releases until 'full cessation of aggression' by Israel The demand came as the United Nations Security Council appeared on the brink of a resolution on aid for Gaza but not on a ceasefire Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2023
Live updates | As the death toll passes 20,000, the U.N. again delays a vote on aid to Gaza The United Nations says more than half a million people are starving in Gaza because not enough food has entered the besieged territory as Israel keeps up its blistering campaign of airstrikes and ground operations The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
Nigeria Economic Crisis Dampens Christmas Spirit Lining up, they receive some rice, dried beans and other basic foodstuffs, whose soaring prices have left millions in Nigeria facing a bleak Christmas. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023
‘Kagame’s agents are looking for me’: dissidents in UK say Rwanda is not safe President’s ex-bodyguard among those living in Britain who were told by police or security services they were at risk of assassination The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
Chef Jose Andres Provides Food Aid to Starving Gaza Residents Chef Jose Andres shares his experience in Gaza and the urgent need for food aid amid the ongoing conflict. His organization, World Central Kitchen, is prov... Top News · Dec 22, 2023
UN Security Council resolution calls for more aid to Gaza, not end to hostilities A UN Security Council resolution on Friday called for increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip amid reports of widespread hunger but stopped short of calling for a cessation in hostilities. Meanwhile, Israeli forces said they were widening their ground offensive with a new push into central Gaza. Read our… France 24 · Dec 22, 2023
Entire Gaza population facing hunger crisis, famine risk: UN-backed report The proportion of households affected by acute food insecurity is largest ever recorded globally, the report says. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023
Inhumanity Unleashed: Starvation and Misery Ravage War-Torn Gaza Witness the dire scenes unfolding in war-torn Gaza as its people battle for survival amidst starvation, destruction, and unyielding resilience. Top News · Dec 21, 2023
Questions over DRC election remain as voting is extended into second day Church observers allege further irregularities after difficult polling day, but main opposition leader declines to join call for rerun The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Nigeria slashes transport fees during the holidays to ease some of the pain of austerity measures Nigeria’s leader has slashed the fees during the holiday season for several public transport routes in half and offered free train rides, hoping to temporarily ease some of the economic hardship caused by his government’s austerity measures The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023
Fighting in Sudan's El Gezira state threatens aid, displaces thousands Violence in Sudan has spread to El Gezira state, southeast of the capital Khartoum, forcing more displacement and suffering as the civil war enters its ninth month. Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 Gaza faces ‘highest ever recorded’ levels of food insecurity, UN warns Territory hit by ‘catastrophic’ hunger crisis while resolution for aid flows remains mired in disagreement at security council
Top News · Dec 21, 2023 Starvation crisis deepens in Gaza as aid fails to reach A tale of survival and resilience in war-torn Gaza, where starvation and despair loom large. Amidst the chaos, the people of Gaza fight to live.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 UN says up to 300,000 Sudanese fled their homes after a notorious group seized their safe haven The U.N. says fighting between Sudan's military and a notorious paramilitary group forced up to 300,000 people to flee their homes in a province that had been a safe haven for families displaced by the country's devastating conflict
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023 WFP temporarily halts food aid in parts of Sudan as fighting spreads UN food agency has been regularly providing assistance to more than 800,000 people in al-Jazirah state.
Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2023 Gaza war: Lord Cameron says 'absolute priority' to get more aid in as death toll reaches 20,000 Foreign Secretary stresses ceasefire resolution under negotiation at UN
Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023 Could DR Congo’s Tshisekedi declare war on Rwanda if re-elected? The DRC, Africa’s second largest country by size, has seen years of instability, part of which it blames on Rwanda.
France 24 · Dec 21, 2023 DR Congo votes for second day in election marred by delays Congo was wrapping up its second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the general election. The problems drew criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns mounted that the logistical hurdles could affect the credibility of the results.
France 24 · Dec 21, 2023 More than 570,000 'starving' as Gaza Strip faces risk of famine, UN report says More than half a million people in Gaza are starving due to insufficient food entering the territory since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, a UN report said Thursday. Earlier, the UN's human rights office said it has received reports that Israeli troops "summarily killed" at least 11 unarmed Palestinians…
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023 DR Congo Enters Second Day Of Chaotic Election Voters in DR Congo are due to go to the polls again on Thursday, in a general election marked by severe logistical troubles that meant some polling stations never opened.
International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023 Separatist Tuaregs Announce Blockade In Northern Mali Separatist Tuareg forces on Wednesday announced they had set up a blockade of the major roads in northern Mali, where the army has made gains in recent weeks.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023 MP shares family's harrowing messages about those in under-siege Gaza church AN MP with family are trapped in a Gaza church said to be surrounded by Israeli snipers has shared harrowing voice messages she has received…