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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

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The final week of August was marked by intensifying geopolitical competition, continuing wars, humanitarian emergencies, economic uncertainty and devastating natural disasters. From the Middle East and Europe to Africa, Asia and Latin America, governments confronted a series of crises that demonstrated the increasingly interconnected nature of global security, economics, public health and climate change. The…

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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

Africa: Sparing a Moment for Humanitarian Workers

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We must protect workers committed to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable communities While the World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2026 being celebrated today is dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers and celebrating their incredible impact around the world, we must, as a nation, remember the people who have either been killed or injured in the course of…

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Africa: World Humanitarian Day 2026 – Aid Workers Under Fire As Armed Drones Transform War-Making

Africa: World Humanitarian Day 2026 – Aid Workers Under Fire As Armed Drones Transform War-Making

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(Geneva/New York, 19 August 2026): 2025 set another grim record for violence against aid workers, with 907 colleagues killed, injured or kidnapped, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today on World Humanitarian Day. While the death toll decreased slightly to 350 last year, the overall level of violence did not ease:…

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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

African Union Commission and UNHCR Kicks Off 9th Livingstone Syllabus Training to Advance Humanitarian Governance Across Africa

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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian Architecture: Law and Policy Training Programme (Livingstone Syllabus) in Lusaka, Zambia, under the theme: “Strengthening Humanitarian Governance and Advancing Protection and Solutions in Africa.” The Livingstone Syllabus remains one…

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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises

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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa’s humanitarian governance architecture. Among the key historic outcomes of the continental engagement held in Mahé, Seychelles from 18 to19 May 2026. Participants endorsed the Terms of…

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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell’s Remarks At the Humanitarian Dialogue – Humanitarian Priorities for Children in 2026

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New York — As delivered “Ambassador Clase, thank you so much for having me today. I really appreciate it. “Let me start by saying what you all know. Across the globe, children are facing record levels of violence, displacement, and deprivation. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn “In 2024 alone, the…

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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

Africa: ‘A Crisis in Motion’ – IFRC Sounds Alarm As Sudan’s Humanitarian Needs Escalate

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Port Sudan/Nairobi/Geneva, 13 April 2026 — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that shifting patterns of displacement and return in Sudan create rapidly evolving humanitarian needs across the country. Three years into the conflict, millions of people are now both fleeing violence and many are returning to devastated communities….

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