Africa

Over 100 civilians killed, thousands displaced after attacks in Sudan’s Darfur: Relief group

Over 100 civilians killed, thousands displaced after attacks in Sudan’s Darfur: Relief group

Sudanese relief group reports widespread killings, village burnings and mass displacement in North Darfur near Chad border

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UN food agency warns 55M people in West, Central Africa face acute hunger in 2026 lean season
16.01.2026

UN food agency warns 55M people in West, Central Africa face acute hunger in 2026 lean season

World Food Program says violence and funding driving emergency, catastrophic food insecurity levels

Malawi, US sign $936M health cooperation deal
16.01.2026

Malawi, US sign $936M health cooperation deal

Officials hail agreement as huge boost toward renewed commitment to fight infectious diseases

World Food Program warns families in Sudan pushed to brink as resources dry up
15.01.2026

World Food Program warns families in Sudan pushed to brink as resources dry up

UN agency says food stocks will be depleted by end of March, adding it urgently needs $700M to continue its operations

South Africa voices concern over Iran unrest, urges parties to show restraint
15.01.2026

South Africa voices concern over Iran unrest, urges parties to show restraint

‘Sustainable peace, stability can only be achieved through solutions that center the agency of Iranian people,’ says Foreign Ministry

Somali, Ugandan, AU forces kill over 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
15.01.2026

Somali, Ugandan, AU forces kill over 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Joint operation targets al-Shabaab positions near Bulunagaad forward operating base to weaken group’s capabilities in Lower Shabelle region, says African Union peacekeeping mission