Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs, WHO says amid Israeli siege Shattered healthcare and sanitation systems must be restored in Gaza, says World Health Organization. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Our Winter Survival campaign breaks the £1 million barrier The Evening Standard’s Winter Survival campaign has broken the £1 million barrier, thanks to a £500,000 donation from Sainsbury’s. This money will go towards tackling rising food insecurity in London and across the UK, and matches the amount given by our partner, Comic Relief. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas An Israeli hostage freed by Hamas has said in an interview that she was initially fed well in captivity until conditions worsened and captives became hungry The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Activists calling for Gaza ceasefire begin hunger strike outside White House Activists including Cynthia Nixon say they are launching five-day fast ‘to showcase the actions of President Biden’ The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2023
Hunger Crisis Looms Over Chad as Funding for Food Aid Wavers Without immediate and substantial financial support, vital food distributions to Chad will be halted, exacerbating the suffering of vulnerable communities. International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2023
Morning Mail: Albanese’s approval hits new low, vaping ban timetable revealed, Gaza truce extended More voters disapprove of the prime minister’s performance than approve; some vape imports to be banned from January The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023
Tory MPs pressure Sunak to take ‘urgent action’ on migration MPs call for radical policies before Christmas to reduce immigration numbers and overcome supreme court’s ruling on Rwanda plan The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Curfew Partially Lifted In SLeone Capital After Clashes Killed 13 Soldiers Clashes that shook Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Sunday left 13 dead in the ranks of the army loyal to the government, and were orchestrated by active and retired soldiers, the army spokesperson said Monday. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023
'Bleak' report finds one in six Scots seeking food poverty advice A ‘BLEAK’ report has found one in six Scots are seeking advice for food insecurity. The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023
Rwanda’s troops in Mozambique have done well to protect civilians – the factors at play Rwanda’s involvement in peacekeeping operations for the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) has increased since 2004. The Conversation · Nov 27, 2023
Australian Christian group fights claim it was linked to leader of Kenya starvation massacre doomsday cult Kenyan parliamentary committee report finds Paul Mackenzie, held responsible for more than 400 deaths, was ‘influenced’ by Australians Dave and Cherry McKay, which they vehemently deny The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023
Europe’s hollow apologies for colonial crimes stand in the way of true reparation From Belgium to Germany and Britain, western countries still seek to dictate which colonial abuses are redressed and how, says Liliane Umubyeyi The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
No split between Cleverly and Sunak on Rwanda migrant deal, says minister It comes after the Home Secretary said the Rwanda asylum plan was not the ‘be all and end all’ Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2023
No split between Cleverly and Sunak on Rwanda, says minister It comes after the Home Secretary said the Rwanda asylum plan was not the ‘be all and end all’. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2023 What is federalism? Why Ethiopia uses this system of government and why it’s not perfect Federalism is a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and smaller regional governments.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2023 DRC's Nobel winner Mukwege stages presidential rally in hometown Denis Mukwege, a Nobel-winning gynaecologist, staged a rally in his hometown in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and conflict if elected president next month.
Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2023 Sudan aid workers risk ‘kidnap and rape’, experts warn Aid organisations make urgent call for humanitarian corridors to allow them to do their work safely.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2023 James Cleverly ‘frustrated’ with fixation on government’s Rwanda policy Home secretary says policy not ‘be all and end all’ of plans to tackle illegal immigration, in clear break from Braverman
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 Sunak risks ripping up Good Friday agreement over Rwanda, senior Tories say Concerns echo White House remarks that blocking human rights laws could undermine Northern Ireland peace process
International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023 Somalia Joins East Africa Trade Bloc In 'Milestone' Conflict-weary Somalia on Friday became the eighth member of the East African Community (EAC) in a move hailed as a milestone for the troubled Horn of Africa country.
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023 UK's failed asylum deportation plan puts Rwanda's human rights and refugee struggles in the spotlight The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely.
Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023 ‘It’s nothing’: Malawi nurses reject wage rise amid economic turbulence Malawian civil servants are asking for increased wages after recent currency devaluation worsened cost of living crisis.
The Conversation · Nov 24, 2023 Southern African troops versus M23 rebels in the DRC: 4 risks this poses The security situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate. The region comprises North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces. It’s about seven times the size of neighbouring Rwanda.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2023 Chad junta grants general amnesty over deadly 'Black Thursday' anti-govt rally Chad's military rulers have announced a general amnesty that effectoively ends prosecution and recinds guilty verdicts related to the deaths of hundreds of protesters in a 2022 anti-government rally.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023 ‘We are overwhelmed’: southern Gaza’s exhausted doctors forced to leave children to die A surgeon at one of the territory’s last functioning hospitals tells of desperate conditions amid an acute lack of medicine