Tag: Africa
In both Africa and Gaza, children bear the devastating consequences of armed conflict—threatening their lives, safety, and right to education. Urgent and coordinated action is needed to uphold justice, protect children, and turn international commitments ...
As the 2025–2026 school year begins in Ethiopia’s Amhara region with the ambitious goal of enrolling 7.4 million students, armed conflicts, insecurity, droughts, and floods continue to deprive millions of children across Africa of their ...
While diplomatic efforts for peace in the DRC are essential, they must not serve as a cover for foreign economic objectives. Sustainable peace requires addressing the root causes of the conflict: inequality, poor governance, impunity, ...
Africa is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. However, this religious diversity is not always accompanied by effective guarantees of fundamental rights. African Muslims face a wide range of challenges, ...
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 ...
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 ...
The ICRC works tirelessly to provide humanitarian assistance and protect people affected by conflict and violence in Africa. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization and helps ...
Desertification in Africa threatens food security, water resources, and livelihoods, and if not addressed, it could lead to the loss of two-thirds of the continent’s arable land by 2030. Desertification is advancing globally, and the ...
The Human Rights Agency (ADH) has warned about the severity of the situation in Sudan, describing it as a major humanitarian crisis. Already ravaged by a civil war that began in April 2023, the country ...
The UN’s humanitarian efforts, initiated after the Second World War, now play a crucial role in managing international crises, particularly in Africa. Through its specialized agencies, the United Nations coordinates efforts to address the urgent ...
