APO Group - Africa Newsroom / Press Release

Source: Save the Children | Jan 22, 2025

Nearly 120,000 Children Displaced in Escalation of Violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

On Sunday, several bombs exploded in the town of Chebumba, killing at least two adults and wounding four children

About 120,000 children have been forced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the start of the year as a wave of horrifying violence hits villages [1] with some children becoming separated from their parents and one town cut off, said Save the Children. On Sunday, several bombs exploded in the…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Jan 22, 2025

Zambia: Changing lives and fighting cholera one clean drop of water at a time

Drought conditions reducing clean water supplies making access even more challenging and putting groundwater at greater risk of contamination

The 2023–2024 cholera outbreak was a stark reminder that in Zambia, access to clean water and safe sanitation is not a given. As cholera spread rapidly, it left entire neighbourhoods extremely vulnerable to a deadly water-borne disease. The Zambia Red Cross Society, with IFRC support, is making a transformative impact.…

Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa | Jan 21, 2025

“This support gives us hope”: A journey to motherhood in the midst of Tropical Cyclone Chido

Tropical Cyclone Chido is estimated to have killed 120 people and affected over 450,000. A lack of shelter, food shortages and the need for long-term medical and psychosocial support are some of the key priorities for recovery

When Tropical Cyclone Chido tore through northern Mozambique in December 2024, 26-year-old Massiala Agostinho was eight months pregnant with her fifth child. Like almost all others in her village of Sambene, in the Mecufi District of Cabo Delgado Province, Ms. Agostinho’s home was quickly reduced to rubble by powerful winds and torrential…

Source: UN News | Jan 21, 2025

Security Council debates growing terrorism threat in Africa

Africa tragically remains the epicentre of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday

Amina Mohammed was speaking at a meeting focused on strengthening counter-terrorism on the continent, convened by Algeria, the Council president for January. She emphasized that the Council has a critical role in supporting African Union (AU) counter-terrorism initiatives, grounded in African leadership and solutions. Deadly spread Ms. Mohammed said terrorism is the most…

Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) | Jan 21, 2025

Launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali - $771.3 million required to provide life-saving assistance and protection services to 4.7 million people

This plan has been developed in a fully inclusive and participatory manner, in line with the vision and strategic choices of Malian authorities for partnerships and prioritizing the interests of affected populations

The Government of Mali and humanitarian partners have announced the launch of the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali. This plan aims to address the urgent and vital needs of the most vulnerable people affected by armed conflict, displacement, health emergencies, and climate shocks. The Government of Mali and humanitarian…

Source: Amnesty International | Jan 20, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Rwandan-backed armed group and Congolese army must stop using explosive weapons in densely populated areas

Three attacks alone resulted in over 50 civilian deaths, more than half the total

Inaccurate explosive weapons with wide area effects used in densely populated areas more than 150 times in a seven-month period, killing over 100 people. Amid fresh uptick in fighting, warring parties must immediately cease attacks on civilians and stop using explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas. The…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Jan 18, 2025

Eritrea Participates in 98th Session on Rights of the Child

Addressing the session, the Eritrean delegation emphasized that the protection and promotion of children’s rights are integral to Eritrea’s political orientation and conviction

An Eritrean delegation participated in the 98th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which commenced in Geneva on 14 January. Addressing the session, the Eritrean delegation emphasized that the protection and promotion of children’s rights are integral to Eritrea’s political orientation and conviction. They highlighted the…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jan 15, 2025

Uganda: ‘Increase funds for prosecution of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases’

CSBAG prayed that Parliament allocates adequate funding to the organs involved in the prosecution of GBV cases and asked that at least Shs2.6 billion is earmarked for sensitisation and public education

The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive…

Source: UNFPA - East and Southern Africa | Jan 13, 2025

“Marriage is a choice”: Working with people with disabilities to address gender-based violence in Madagascar

Child marriage is one of the most common types of gender-based violence in Madagascar, with 40 per cent of girls married before they are 18

“I live with my six children, one of whom has a disability,” said 40-year-old Zeteny, from the Anôsy region in Madagascar’s Grand Sud region. “I look after my disabled son full-time, and my 14-year-old daughter had to leave school to work and support us.” Years of successive droughts have wrought…

Source: Save the Children | Jan 11, 2025

More than 22,500 children brace for a devastating storm as Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi to make landfall in Northern Madagascar

With thousands of people at risk from Tropical Storm Dikeledi's devastating impact, immediate rescue operations and humanitarian aid are desperately needed to save lives

Families and children in Northern Madagascar are bracing for a deadly Tropical Storm, with fears of massive gusts of winds, violent storms and flooding which have prompted widespread evacuations, Save the Children said. According to the meteorological department, Northern Madagascar has been experiencing heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours…

Search

Announcements