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US prepares to position troops in case of potential Sudan embassy evacuation

April 20, 2023

US prepares to position troops in case of potential Sudan embassy evacuation

The U.S. military is preparing to place additional forces in Djibouti to give the Biden administration an option to evacuate U.S. Embassy personnel in Sudan.

Nearly 13 million African children missed vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, according to UNICEF report

April 20, 2023

Nearly 13 million African children missed vaccinations between 2019 and 2021, according to UNICEF report

A UNICEF report found that almost 13 million African children have missed vaccinations between 2019 and 2021. This leaves the continent more vulnerable to disease.

Sudan conflict: US conducts 'prudent planning' as violence escalates

April 19, 2023

Sudan conflict: US conducts 'prudent planning' as violence escalates

The U.S. Department of Defense is monitoring the conflict in Sudan and “conducting prudent planning" as violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces continues.

Conflict-ravaged Sudan attempts 24-hour ceasefire after failed truce

April 19, 2023

Conflict-ravaged Sudan attempts 24-hour ceasefire after failed truce

Rival Sudanese forces are attempting a 24-hour ceasefire, just a day after an internationally-brokered peace deal fell through within hours.

Madagascar suffering 'catastrophic' hunger in remote, inaccessible areas due to recent cyclones

April 19, 2023

Madagascar suffering 'catastrophic' hunger in remote, inaccessible areas due to recent cyclones

Madagascar is experiencing "catastrophic" hunger in inaccessible and remote areas of the country. The country has suffered through three cyclones since the year began.

Russia 'chief beneficiary' in deadly Sudan conflict as attempted ceasefire falls apart

April 19, 2023

Russia 'chief beneficiary' in deadly Sudan conflict as attempted ceasefire falls apart

While the U.S. makes phone calls of diplomatic protest about the fighting that has killed some 200 people in Sudan, Russia is reportedly supplying arms to warring factions and exploiting country’s gold.

Japan to evacuate citizens from Sudan as infighting escalates

April 19, 2023

Japan to evacuate citizens from Sudan as infighting escalates

Japan's foreign ministry said the country has begun the process of evacuating its nationals from Sudan amid persistent violence that has left at least 270 dead.

African climate expert tells Bill Gates and George Soros his continent is not their 'climate' guinea pig

April 18, 2023

African climate expert tells Bill Gates and George Soros his continent is not their 'climate' guinea pig

A guest essay for the New York Times by Dr. Chukwumerije Okereke pushed back against ongoing efforts to test speculative geoengineering climate technology in Africa.

UN: Thousands in West Africa face acute food shortage

April 18, 2023

UN: Thousands in West Africa face acute food shortage

Central and West Africa are at the brink of famine as the regions face a 10-year-high food insecurity caused by the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and high prices.

Swiss prosecutors charge Gambia's former interior minister with crimes against humanity

April 18, 2023

Swiss prosecutors charge Gambia's former interior minister with crimes against humanity

Ousman Sonko, a former interior minister for Zambian President Yahya Jammeh, has been charged by Swiss prosecutors with crimes against humanity.