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World Food Programme (WFP)
Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Humanitarian aid cuts push millions deeper into hunger amid rising violence and population displacement in West and Central Africa

WFP urgently requires more than $453 million over the next six months to continue providing life-saving humanitarian assistance across the region

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that without urgent resources and action, the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa are headed for yet another dire year. A staggering 55 million people in the region are expected to endure crisis levels of hunger, or worse, during the…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Movement restrictions prevent people from accessing lifesaving medical care in Jonglei state

Continued access constraints are likely to exacerbate displacement, weaken community coping mechanisms, and further strain limited local healthcare capacity

Patients’ lives are at risk in Jonglei state, South Sudan, due to delays in referring them to specialised medical care. The delays come following restrictions on the movements of humanitarian organisations, including MSF. MSF calls for unhindered humanitarian access and the delivery of essential medical supplies in Jonglei state. Médecins…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Aid cuts push millions in West and Central Africa deeper into hunger

Continued insecurity has disrupted critical supply lines to major cities – including for food – and 1.5 million of the country’s most vulnerable people are on track to face crisis levels of hunger

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) issued the warning on Friday, citing latest analysis from the food security framework Cadre Harmonisé, the regional equivalent of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) that uses a one to five scale – with five spelling catastrophe/famine – to inform response.  It projects that 13 million children are also expected to suffer from malnutrition this year while over…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea |

Meeting on ensuring social welfare

Speaking at the occasion, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, commending the activities conducted by the office branch, urged reinforced efforts for better outcomes

A meeting with a view to reviewing the implementation of activities of 2025 was conducted on 15 January in the Central Region. The meeting also discussed programs for 2026, focusing on enhancing social welfare programs and community support. Ms. Jim’a Ibrahim, head of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO and African First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” children storybook for Cancer Awareness in three languages (1)
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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej with Africa First Ladies released “Ray of Hope” - A Storybook and Animation Film to strengthen Cancer Awareness and Resilience Among Children and Families

The storybooks will have a special message from Merck Foundation CEO, Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, and African and Asian First Ladies for their respective countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany, in partnership with African and Asian First Ladies, released a new children’s storybook and its animation film adaptation titled “Ray of Hope” to raise awareness about cancer, with a special focus on early detection, prevention and access to quality cancer…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Basic Education Committee Chairperson Wishes Learners Well for Start of New Academic Year

The Chairperson noted that urgent intervention is needed to ensure that all unplaced learners are accommodated without further disruption to their schooling

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes learners, teachers, parents and education officials well as public schools reopen today for the 2026 academic year. The Chairperson noted that the reopening of schools marks an important moment in the country’s education calendar, particularly for learners…

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Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and Ambassador of Merck Foundation “More Than a Mother”, during the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025. The Summit which was inaugurated by Prof. Dr.…

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Sudan: 1,000 days of war show the devastating cost of the ‘New World Disorder,’ says International Rescue Committee’s (IRC)

For the third consecutive year, Sudan sits at the top of the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Emergency Watchlist, underscoring a deepening crisis as global support for lifesaving aid collapses and international actors fuel the conflict

Tomorrow marks 1,000 days since armed conflict erupted in Sudan, a war that has devastated lives, shattered communities, and driven the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. What began as a deadly power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has spiraled into a full-scale humanitarian…

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Source: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |

Central Sahel: Children supported to process trauma, but scale-up needed

Across Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, which make up the Central Sahel, 12 million people now require humanitarian support, including 8.2 million children

Across the Central Sahel region, millions of children carry deep mental scars resulting from exposure to extreme violence and armed conflict. Through its Better Learning Programme (BLP), the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has helped close to 100,000 children across the region to begin to recover, giving children, teachers, and entire…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Department of Basic Education (DBE) Should Move From Celebrating High Percentage Passes, Committee on Education Chair

The committee wished all the learners awaiting their results well and good passes

The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni, has said there is a need for emphasis on qualitative approaches in the passes for Grade 12. He said: “For too long our focus had been on securing a high average percentage mark and…