Urgent call for aid as Sudan’s crisis approaches third year/in /by
As Sudan’s brutal internal conflict nears its two-year mark, humanitarian leaders at the World Economic Forum issued a stark warning: the world’s largest displacement crisis is being dangerously neglected, with millions facing famine and disease while international attention remains elsewhere.
Fuel shortage deepens suffering of Palestinians as winter weather bites/in /by
Many Gazans are resorting to collecting scraps of plastic and paper in rubbish dumps to light fires.
Greenlandic authorities tell residents to be prepared in case of crisis/in /by
Residents of Greenland are being told to prepare in case of a crisis. Saber-rattling by Donald Trump has the island on edge, even though the US President appeared to walk back threats to annex the Danish territory during a speech in Davos on Wednesday.
Reconstruction underway in Khartoum even as war in Sudan continues/in /by
The army retook Khartoum last March from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces which it has been battling for nearly three years.
Backlash in Mogadishu against ‘ignorant’ Trump comments about Somalia/in /by
US President Donald Trump's sweeping attacks on Somalia during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos have ignited another backlash across the Horn of Africa.
Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis/in /by
In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions.
Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman/in /by
Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.
New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing/in /by
New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.
US YouTube star IShowSpeed celebrates 21st birthday in Lagos/in /by
American YouTuber IShowSpeed was in Lagos on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers.
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine in hiding after police raid on his home/in /by
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is on the run after police raided his home. Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, said he escaped the raid and has since been in hiding.