At an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday, President Bola Tinubu urged the global community to pursue the actualisation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing that the “conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Speaking at the one-day summit attended by heads of state from the Organisation of Read More…
Tag: Humanitarian crisis
Sudan’s government heads to Cairo amid uncertainty over peace talks
Sudan’s government has announced plans to send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, leaving the question of its participation in crucial peace talks unresolved. The talks aim to end the 16-month war that has ravaged the country since April 2023. “Our presence in Cairo is to discuss the Read More…
Rocket strike sparks exodus as M23 rebels escalate Congo conflict
In Goma, Congo, a rocket landed dangerously close to a university, signalling the escalating threat posed by M23 rebels amidst a mass exodus of civilians, raising concerns about the safety of the city’s two million residents. Amidst the chaos, 25-year-old student Sophonie Bayonga expressed concern, stating, “This shows that M23 is targeting Goma now. The Read More…
Blinken in Tel Aviv to prevent Gaza conflict from escalating regionally
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday to brief Israeli officials on his two days of talks with Arab leaders on ending the Gaza conflict, which has created a worsening humanitarian crisis. Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders on Tuesday in his quest to prevent the conflict from growing Read More…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator urges sustained support for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…
Israeli Forces’ assault on Gaza escalates humanitarian crisis; Biden calls for hospital protection
Israeli forces intensified their offensive in Gaza, targeting hospitals and residential areas. Tanks positioned near Al Shifa Hospital hint at a dire situation within healthcare facilities, with reports of patient deaths, including infants, due to power shortages amid the ongoing conflict. US President Biden urged hospital protection, signalling ongoing negotiations via Qatar for a potential Read More…
Israel readies hospital evacuation amidst trapped babies
Israel’s military is prepared to evacuate infants from Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, amidst ongoing conflict, but Palestinian officials report people trapped inside, with two newborns dead and many at risk due to a power outage. Israel’s army, focusing on a month-long campaign to eliminate Hamas, stated its readiness to evacuate babies from Al-Shifa. Palestinian officials Read More…