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Israel blocked Gaza aid, US agency found

U.S. law requires cutting off weapons shipments to countries that block the delivery of humanitarian assistance

Salon · Sep 24, 2024

Mali, Niger scramble for international aid to deal with dire flooding

Mali has called on the international community for aid to deal with the fall-out of severe flooding which has hit the country in recent weeks. Over 40 people have died and thousands more are displaced. Neighbouring Niger is facing a similar situation with a death toll of over 270.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2024

Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army

The Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024

The Latest | Israel urges all Palestinians to leave Gaza's largest city

Israel is urging all Palestinians to leave Gaza’s largest city as bombardment appears to escalate throughout the besieged territory

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Pentagon And USAID Launch Reviews Of Gaza Aid Mission

US DoD and USAID IGs jointly review challenges in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza via JLOTS pier amid security concerns and adverse weather conditions.

Top News · Jun 27, 2024

Climate crisis sees rise in illegal water markets in the Middle East

In Jordan’s cities, green tanker trucks supplying water are a common sight. The average Jordanian only receives one and a half days of access to piped water per week. When taps run dry, citizens and business owners pick up the phone to order a water delivery to fill their rooftop…

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2024

Bicycles can change lives, especially in rural Africa – new report looks at their use in Ghana and Malawi

To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their benefits are huge and many organisations are working on making access to bicycles a reality, a range of barriers still prevent them from being more widely available in…

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024

UN World Food Program Pauses Aid Distribution In Gaza

U.N. World Food Program temporarily halts aid distribution in Gaza due to safety concerns following a deadly day in the region. Efforts are ongoing to ensu...

Top News · Jun 10, 2024

US-made Gaza pier resumes aid shipments after storm damage

Repairs complete but security concerns after Israeli operation to free hostages mean food has not yet been distributed

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2024

Malawi faces a food crisis: why plans to avert hunger aren’t realistic and what can be done

Malawi is heading towards a severe food crisis later this year. Drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern has affected the harvest of maize, the staple food grown by nine out of 10 farming households in the country.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2024