Natural Disasters

IMF Approves $129 Million Emergency Support for Mali Following 2024 Flood Disaster

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $129 million disbursement to Mali under its Rapid Credit Facility (RCF), aimed at addressing the country’s urgent economic and humanitarian needs following…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Cyclone Jude Strikes Mozambique, Causing Severe Flooding and Damage Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

Cyclone Jude struck Mozambique on Monday, bringing with it winds of up to 120 km per hour and heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding and significant infrastructure damage. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025

Eastern Africa

Thousands Evacuated in Northeastern Ethiopia Amid Volcanic Activity at Mount Dofen

Thousands of civilians in the remote northeastern region of Ethiopia have been evacuated due to potential volcanic threats following unusual steam eruptions at Mount Dofen, a long-dormant volcano in the…

Africa News Now January 5, 2025