Humanitarian Crisis Archives - Page 17 of 23

Burundi Faces Food Crisis as Refugee Influx from DRC Overwhelms WFP Aid Programs

The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a severe strain on its food assistance operations in Burundi as the country experiences its largest refugee influx in decades. Since January 2025,…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Niger Declares National Mourning After Deadly Jihadist Attack on Mosque

The Nigerien government has declared three days of national mourning to honor the victims of a brutal jihadist attack on a mosque in Niamey, which left at least 40 worshippers…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Six Police Officers Killed in Al-Shabab Attack Near Kenya-Somalia Border

Six police personnel were killed and four others injured in a pre-dawn ambush near the Kenyan-Somali border on Sunday. The attack occurred at 05:30 local time (02:30 GMT) when assailants…

Africa News Now March 24, 2025

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Government Responds to Alleged Footage of Civilian Massacre in Gayeri, Burkina Faso

Newly circulated videos from Gayeri, a town in eastern Burkina Faso, have sparked widespread concern, showing civilians being escorted by armed individuals to an undisclosed location. Disturbingly, the footage includes…

Africa News Now March 23, 2025

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Sudanese Army Recaptures Khartoum Presidential Palace from RSF After Two Years of Fighting

The Sudanese army has announced the recapture of the presidential palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict that…

Africa News Now March 21, 2025

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At Least 18 Killed in Mali Airstrike on Market Amid Ongoing Conflict with Separatists

A deadly airstrike on a market in northern Mali has killed at least 18 people, according to the Collective for the Defense of the Rights of the Azawad People, a…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern Congo

The M23 rebel group, which has recently made significant advances in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Monday that it would withdraw from…

Africa News Now March 18, 2025

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Guinea Suspends Opposition Parties Over Non-Compliance as Political Tensions Escalate

Guinea's authorities have officially suspended the RPG ARC-EN-CIEL and UFR opposition parties for failing to comply with the country’s political party regulations. This suspension follows a recent political party evaluation…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Critical Peace Talks Begin in Luanda Amid Ceasefire Violations and Regional Tensions

A critical week is unfolding for the ongoing conflict in Eastern Congo, with key peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group scheduled for…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Burkina Faso Government Urges Armed Groups to End Conflict Amid Allegations of Massacre

The Burkinabe government has issued a strong appeal for armed groups to lay down their weapons and cease hostilities, urging the nation to prioritize development over prolonged conflict. In a…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025

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Conflict in South Kivu Forces Over 850,000 to Flee, Puts Children at Increased Risk

The ongoing violence in South Kivu, a province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has escalated significantly, forcing over 850,000 people, nearly half of whom are children,…

Africa News Now March 17, 2025