Number of people facing extreme hunger in Sudan predicted to double
UN warns up to 18 million could be in need of aid by September as food prices soar due to conflict, poor harvests and economic...
Category : Middle East and North Africa
Female opposition MP among dozens killed in Somalia bombings
Al-Shabaab claim responsibility for attacks, including that which killed Amina Mohamed Abdi in run-up to elections this week A “fearless” Somali female MP was among...
‘It was hard rediscovering myself’: Judith Tebbutt on escaping Somali kidnappers
Freed 10 years ago after seven months held hostage, Tebbutt watched homecoming of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with joy and trepidation Ten years ago on Monday, Judith...
After Ukraine, how will the world replace Russia’s oil products?
A report from the International Energy Agency makes clear that viable alternatives are limited Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates As Boris Johnson flew to the Gulf...
‘Take from the hungry to feed the starving’: UN faces awful dilemma
Agencies forced to cut back aid in Yemen, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Ethiopia despite growing need as funds go to Ukraine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
Protests in Sudan after alleged gang-rape of young woman by security forces
Women fear use of sexual violence as a ‘tactic’ against those protesting the coup, after attack on 18-year-old in Khartoum Demonstrations took place across Sudan...
At least 19 migrants missing after boat capsizes off coast of Libya
Missing are presumed dead after three migrants rescued and one body retrieved, Libyan coast guard says A boat carrying about two dozen migrants capsized in...
First female judge presides over hearing at top court in Egypt
Radwa Helmi sits on bench of state council, marking ‘historic’ step along road to equality Radwa Helmi has made history as the first female judge...
‘We need bread’: fears in Middle East as Ukraine war hits wheat imports
Aid agencies warn of ‘ripple effect’ as soaring wheat prices hit countries already facing inflation, food insecurity and conflict Concerns are growing across the Middle...
At least 13 dead after third migrant boat in three days sinks in Greek waters
People still missing despite major rescue effort as smugglers switch to more perilous route from Turkey At least 13 people have died after a migrant...
