The United States has ordered the voluntary departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.
The World Food Programme and UNHCR warn that a $428 million shortfall could force cuts to food, water and shelter assistance for Sudanese refugees in Chad, as humanitarian needs surge amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Kenya has disputed a United Nations report that substantiated sexual abuse allegations against personnel in a UN-backed mission in Haiti. Nairobi says its own investigation found no evidence to support the claims.
The attacks, spanning the neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report.
US diplomat James Swan is expected to hold meetings with government officials and humanitarian actors in the coming days to assess the needs of vulnerable populations and strengthen security in conflict-affected regions.
UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.
The recent shift from prolonged drought to unusually heavy and unpredictable rainfall across East Africa is no longer just a seasonal anomaly, it is a signal of a changing climate. While the region has always relied on three key rainfall seasons; the long rains (MarchâMay), the short rains (OctoberâDecember), and the cooler, drier JuneâSeptember period, these patterns are becoming increasingly erratic. What was once predictable enough to guide planting and harvesting is now marked by uncertainty.
Local reports indicate that the majority of the fatalities occurred in Benguela Province, while additional deaths were recorded in the capital, Luanda. Injuries were also reported across multiple regions, including Benguela, Huambo Province, and Luanda.
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