May 17
Sudan: People Abandoned During Violence, Humanitarian Void in Central Darfur
MSF
As the fighting in Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) began in April 2023, the displaced people of Al-Hasahisa camp, in Zalingei,… Read more »
Egypt: Arish Airport Receives Planes From Pakistan, Russia Carrying Aid to Gaza
Egypt Online
El Arish International Airport has received two planes from Pakistan and Russia carrying humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. A source at the airport said on Friday 17/5/2024… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schools Benefit From President's Computer Lab Programme
The Herald
Two schools in Gweru on Monday received state-of-the-art ICT equipment as part of efforts by the Government to revolutionise the education sector in the country. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: MSF Phases Out Activities in Benue Nigeria [press release]
MSF
After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Assists 100m Yen for Refugees, Host Community in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
The government of Japan has provided 100 million yen assistance to improve the livelihoods of refugees and host communities in Ethiopia's Somali state. Read more »
Tanzania: Saudi Arabia's Donation to Boost WFP Refugees Response in Tanzania
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to announce a donation of 25 metric tons of nutritious dates from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman… Read more »
May 15
Sudan: Nowhere Is Safe As Deadly Fighting Escalates in El Fasher [press release]
MSF
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) supported South Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has received hundreds of casualties since an escalation of fighting on 10 May. Dr… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 7.7 Million Zimbabweans in Need of Food Aid
New Zimbabwe
THE El Nino-induced drought has left 7.7 million Zimbabweans in dire need of food assistance, amid revelations an additional 4.5 million children would require meals in schools to… Read more »
West Africa: Varsity Foundation and Partners Boost West African Athletes With $500,000 Scholarship
Daily Trust
The Varsity Foundation, Varsity Talent Agency, and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) have announced the launch of a half a million Dollars scholarship… Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Supports 12 Female Students in Osun
Daily Trust
An NGO, Guidance Community Development Foundation (GCDF) has provided financial support to 12 students of the Local Education Authority (LEA) Commercial Grammar School, Iwo, Osun… Read more »
Nigeria: Katagum LGA Awards Scholarship to Student With 347 Utme Score
This Day
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Katagum LGA in Bauchi, Musa Azare, has paid Abdullahi Aliyu Garba's school fees. Garba scored 347 in the recent JAMB UTME. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Professor Launches Foundation to Support Indigent, Brilliant Students
This Day
As part of activities marking his 60th birthday, Mike Adebamowo, a professor of Architecture at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has unveiled the Professor Mike Adebamowo… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project [press release]
World Bank
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May 13
Liberia: WHO Donates Medical Consignments to Moh
New Republic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a significant donation of medications to the Ministry of Health in Liberia to support the country's efforts in combating neglected… Read more »
Benin: Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth [press release]
World Bank
According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and… Read more »
Gambia: German Police Support Team Donates Equipment, Vehicles to Gambia Police Force
Foroyaa
The German Police Support Team (GPST) has donated and equipment, vehicles and motor bicycles to the Gambia Police worth more than 35 million Dalasi. Read more »
May 12
Sudan: Bomb Puts El Fasher Paediatric Hospital Out of Action Amid Intense Escalation in Fighting
MSF
On the evening of Saturday 11 May, an airstrike carried out by the SAF landed 50 metres from Babiker Nahar Paediatric Hospital, which is supported by Médecins Sans… Read more »
May 10
Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Increase Access to Justice for All Zanzibaris [press release]
World Bank
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024--The World Bank today approved new financing to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency of judicial services for the citizens of Zanzibar. Read more »
May 09
Sudan: MSF Forced to Suspend Support in Wad Madani
MSF
MSF has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the only functional hospital for the hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of medical… Read more »
Somalia: UAE Extends Support to Families Affected By Severe Weather Conditions in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian aid by stepping up its support for families devastated by the recent severe weather conditions in… Read more »
May 06
São Tomé and Príncipe: Climate-Smart Road Rehab - a Crucial Upgrade for São Tomé and Príncipe [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Healing Hidden Wounds - Surviving Armed Violence in Burkina Faso [press release]
ICRC
Post-traumatic stress, insomnia, becoming withdrawn and irritable ... For people who have witnessed violence, there are the hidden wounds that have a serious impact on their lives… Read more »
Namibia: World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration
World Bank
--Today marks the approval of Namibia's first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country's transmission network and enabling… Read more »
Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence [press release]
World Bank
Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »
May 03
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe. Read more »