Extreme floods test survival and resilience in a conflict-ridden part of Nigeria
Stories & Blogs UNOCHA (News )The flooding was the worst Maiduguri has seen in 30 years. It submerged homes, killed at least 30 people and displaced nearly 400,000 others.
Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international support and interventions to ease the widespread suffering.
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )In a historic health milestone, Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease.