Despite a global decline in maternal mortality, Sub-Saharan Africa remains severely affected, largely due to fragile health systems and unequal access to care. In 2020, 70% of global maternal deaths occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite a 40% overall decline in maternal mortality since 2000, according to a WHO report. This improvement is attributed to better […]
Germany has acknowledged some of its colonial crimes but has yet to offer full reparations or take comprehensive responsibility. Compared to other European powers, Germany was late to colonialism. It established control over huge swaths of Africa from 1884, through the colonies of German South West Africa, Cameroon, Togoland, and also German East Africa, in […]
Haiti, a country marked by instability, is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, requiring urgent international support. The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate alarmingly, with more than one million internally displaced people, nearly half of whom are children, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In the face of this unprecedented humanitarian […]
The war in Sudan has plunged millions of people into an alarming humanitarian crisis, endangering the lives and future of 16 million children. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the war in Sudan has exposed over 12 million people to pervasive violence, particularly sexual harassment, used to terrify the entire population. As the […]
The growing dominance of synthetic drugs is reshaping the global drug market, worsening both the health and security crisis. As highlighted by the UN-administered International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the global drug market is undergoing a rapid transformation due to the expansion of synthetic drugs, fueling an escalating public health crisis. This issue is further […]
Sudan is facing a devastating food crisis, with famine spreading rapidly and millions affected as conflict destroys crops, infrastructure, and livelihoods. Sudan risks becoming the world’s largest hunger crisis in recent history as conflict continues to rage across the country, destroying livelihoods, infrastructure, trade routes and supply chains. Famine was first confirmed by the Famine […]
To overcome Africa’s complex challenges, strengthened cooperation between the UN, local actors, and international partners is more essential than ever. Africa, rich in cultural diversity but facing numerous challenges, benefits from the support of the United Nations (UN), which plays a crucial role in resolving crises and promoting sustainable development. Through unique international cooperation, the […]
The forced displacement crisis has reached historic levels, with more than 122 million people displaced worldwide. Conflict, the climate crisis, and insufficient pledges of support continue to exacerbate urgent humanitarian needs. In 2024, the world remains confronted by a major humanitarian crisis, marked by forced displacement on an unprecedented scale. According to the United Nations […]
The prolonged drought in Morocco is seriously threatening food security, access to water, and the living conditions of rural populations, exacerbated by climate change. Morocco is facing an agricultural crisis worsened by prolonged droughts, severely impacting agriculture, food security, and the living conditions of rural populations. Agricultural production has been significantly disrupted, with a 43% […]