Tens of thousands go hungry in Sudan after Trump aid freeze
Cairo – For the first time in nearly two years of war, soup kitchens in famine-stricken Sudan are being... Read more
13 Feb
‘People are going to die’: USAID cuts create panic in Africa
Nairobi – President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into “panic mode”,... Read more
6 Feb
Egypt says Gaza truce must ‘start without delay’
Cairo – Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza must “start without delay”,... Read more
17 Jan
World Bank announces record $100 bn support for world’s poorest countries
Washington — The World Bank announced Thursday that it had raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and... Read more
6 Dec, 2024
Drought pushes 26 million southern Africans into food insecurity
Johannesburg – A historic drought across southern Africa has pushed 26 million people into food insecurity, the United Nations... Read more
5 Dec, 2024
‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025
Geneva — The UN appealed on Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning... Read more
4 Dec, 2024
US releases $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt
Washington — The US State Department said on Thursday it was unconditionally releasing $1.3 billion in military aid to... Read more
13 Sep, 2024
WATCH | NSFAS vows to fix payment delays, accommodation challenges
Cape Town — The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is pulling out all the stops to... Read more
7 Aug, 2024
Southern Africa faces ‘worst yet to come’ in historic drought, says UN
Johannesburg – A record drought that has devastated crops across southern Africa, causing millions of people to go hungry... Read more
28 Jul, 2024
Eastern Cape floods leave seven dead, 1000 displaced
Nelson Mandela Bay — Devastating floods hit parts of the Eastern Cape this weekend, which resulted in the death... Read more
3 Jun, 2024
