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Are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the path to a new regional war?

IN a world already seemingly racked with conflict, it’s all too easy for any war in Africa to fall off the international radar.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

UN alarmed as number of displaced in central Sahel reaches nearly four million

The United Nations on Friday raised the alarm about a displacement crisis in the central Sahel where nearly four million people have been forced to flee their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

Houthi war risks dragging Israel and Turkey into Horn of Africa standoff

The escalating clash between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia now threatens to ignite the already tense rivalry between Israel and Turkey in the Horn of Africa. This week, Turkey threw its military weight behind Saudi Arabia, while Somaliland – a self-declared state recognised only by Israel – is urgently seeking…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

Hunger and disease spread in Yemen as Houthi and government forces clash

Renewed fighting has pushed Yemen into its worst humanitarian crisis since 2022, with hunger accelerating, hospitals overwhelmed and more than 200,000 people forced from their homes. As international aid funding shrinks, government troops have launched a counter-offensive against Houthi rebels with the ultimate aim of advancing on the capital, Sanaa,…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9

Jeff Bridges and hollywood stars raised $176,000 to fight global hunger

In January 1985, Jeff Bridges shared his feelings about world hunger in an interview. He expressed guilt over his comfortable lifestyle while millions die from starvation. Bridges organized a benefit screening of his film Starman to support the End Hunger Network. His efforts, alongside other entertainers, raised $176,000 through a…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.

France 24 · Oct 9

Priscilla Chan backs meal charity; volunteer turns food insecurity into helping others

Samaritan House, a nonprofit supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, prepares approximately 3,000 meals each month for community members facing hardship in San Mateo County, California. Alongside its meal services, the organisation helps households struggling to afford groceries and other essentials. Its…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize puts focus back on 2 landmark Rwanda genocide cases

Navanethem “Navi” Pillay's two judgments addressed different dimensions of the Rwandan genocide. The Akayesu ruling recognised sexual violence as a possible means of committing genocide, while the Media Case established legal accountability for using communications platforms to incite mass violence. Pillay served as a judge at the tribunal from 1995…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Ethiopian police ask residents in Tigray regional capital to help restore order after rebel pullout

Ethiopia's federal police are driving through the regional capital of Tigray after anti-government forces withdrew over the weekend following renewed fighting, and calling on resident over loudspeakers to help establish a new administration

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Vehicles torched in South Africa as protests over asylum ruling rage on

Clashes between South African and foreign nationals in Soweto have led to nine vehicles being set on fire

The Independent UK · Oct 8