Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Democratic Republic of the Congo: More than 44,000 people receive emergency food aid as violence in eastern provinces intensifies

At present, over 39,000 families have found refuge in Kanyabayonga, in Lubero territory in northern North Kivu province

As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an alarming rate, the resources available to respond to the crisis are in danger of running out very quickly. The escalation in fighting between the armed forces of the DRC and the March 23 Movement (M23) in the southern part of North Kivu…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Qatar supports International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) operations in South Sudan

The main areas of assistance include helping the Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees to restore/maintain contact with their loved ones

With funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a grant agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to support the latter’s relief aid for people fleeing the conflict in Sudan and seeking refuge or relocation in South Sudan. The main…

Source: Norwegian Refugee Council |

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Ituri completely forgotten

Increased inter-communal violence has accelerated a breakdown in the social cohesion between communities as repeated attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes since February 2024

The humanitarian situation in Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming increasingly critical, with over 1.6 million people displaced in the province at the end of 2023. The international community must stop neglecting communities in Ituri and take urgent action to support them build the foundations…

Source: Save the Children |

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Violence in North Kivu Forces Over 500 Schools to Close, With Teachers Kidnapped and Students Terrified

Since the beginning of 2024, violence has forced about 190 schools to close their doors, according to Save the Children’s analysis of data from the education cluster

A spike of violence in the North Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced 540 schools to close in the past year, creating chaos for children and putting them at risk of being recruited by armed forces, forced into work, Save the Children said. Since the…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Consultation Workshop to validate baseline data on humanitarian needs assessment holds in Abuja

Dr. Ugbe stressed the need for coordinated efforts to address the increasing humanitarian events and reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to assisting Member States in reducing the suffering of affected populations

The ECOWAS Regional Consultation Workshop, aimed at addressing humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable populations across Member States, commenced in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop, scheduled from March 26th to 28th, 2024, brings together key stakeholders to validate baseline data on the humanitarian needs assessment of Persons of Concern (PoCs), including IDPs,…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Japan provides Japanese Yen (JPY) 5 billion (about US$34 million) for World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency support to 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

This contribution will enable WFP to distribute food assistance such as cereals, pulses, vegetable oil and food vouchers to vulnerable people suffering from severe hunger, food shortage and malnutrition

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a grant of JPY 5 billion (about US$34 million) from the Government of Japan to support WFP’s emergency assistance to improve food security in 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the food insecurity situation is further deteriorating due to a…

Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

South Sudan: Urgent vaccination campaign needed to halt deadly measles outbreak in Western Equatoria state

Measles has become a persistent emergency in South Sudan, with recurring outbreaks challenging healthcare systems and endangering communities

As South Sudan struggles to overcome a yellow fever outbreak, a measles crisis is mounting in Western Equatoria state; We urge health authorities and WHO to launch an immediate vaccination campaign to prevent further spread of the disease; We call for increased efforts to raise community awareness about the diseases and to adopt best practices to stop them from spreading. A measles…

Source: Amnesty International |

Lesotho: Authorities must investigate torture of detainees at Maseru correctional institution

The Ombudsman’s report, released on March 19, confirms the extent of unacceptable abuse suffered by inmates at MCCI

Responding to recent findings by the Lesotho Ombudsman which exposed a disturbing pattern of human rights violations, including torture, excessive use of force and denial of medical care to detainees at Maseru Correctional Centre Institution (MCCI), Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: “The…

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Abidjan distributes food and iftar meals

During the sacred month of Ramadan, 300 families in Anyama expressed their appreciation for this initiative

The UAE Embassy in Abidjan provided food packages for Ramadan and iftar meals to numerous residents in Anyama, a suburb of Abidjan, in coordination with official entities and institutions.  His Excellency Ali Yousef Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, expressed his gratitude to the Emirates Red…

Source: World Food Programme (WFP) |

Democratic Republic of Congo's hunger crisis deepens as families once again flee fighting

Around a quarter of DRC’s population – 23.4 million people – are facing crisis levels of hunger or worse

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s conflict-driven hunger crisis is worsening as violence in the eastern provinces surges, forcing families to flee again. While more and more people arrive in already overcrowded camps, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) is struggling to feed those most in need, because humanitarian funding…