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Women and girls in the Central African Republic, including an estimated 73,000 pregnant women, face significant challenges in accessing reproductive health care and gender-based violence (GBV) services, as insecurity heightens their…

Ghanaian President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending. The directive was issued on Friday, February…

Ethiopia is in the final stages of negotiations with its creditors to restructure its sovereign debt, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide announced on Sunday. Speaking at a joint press conference in Addis Ababa with International Monetary Fund,…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a renewed appeal for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasizing the urgent need for dialogue and humanitarian support in Goma. His call comes ahead of…

Her latest refuge, the city of Goma, now faces the escalating threat of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who recently took control of the area. Sifa, like many others, sought shelter at St. Francis Xavier Parish, a place that has opened its…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has called for witnesses regarding the violence in Goma and surrounding areas. At least 2,000 bodies have been buried, and 900 more are in morgues and hospitals. Some bodies still…

The Archbishop of Cape Town held a press briefing on Tuesday after a review panel found that the Anglican Church in South Africa failed to inform other churches of "high risk" posed by the child abuser John Smyth. "I accept the panel's…

In 2025, Saudi Arabia will implement enhanced health protocols for Umrah pilgrims, mandating vaccinations to protect public health and safety for millions of attendees. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has announced that pilgrims must be…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has provided the sum of $770,143 as humanitarian support for 560 vulnerable families in Cabo Verde. The funding is for the implementation of the Family Empowerment…

Pope Francis has called for peace in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid ongoing violence and instability in the region. Speaking during his weekly address at the Vatican, the…