KHARTOUM The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated sharply in recent days, prompting many countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens. A three-day nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts and evacuations appears to be holding. After 48 hours of intense negotiations, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have… Continue reading Three-day ceasefire holding in Sudan as countries race to evacuate citizens
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Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
MORE than 3,5 million children are out of school in Ethiopia, in what is one of the world’s worst educationcrises. Over 2,3 million of these minors remain out of class in the north despite last November’s peace agreement ending two years of conflict in the Tigray region. Reconstruction of damaged buildings is yet to commence.… Continue reading Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans
THE United Nations (UN) is bracing up for a surge of millions of Zimbabweans that are likely to be expelled from neighbouring South Africa later this year. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, forecast the return of about 180 000 Zimbabwean migrants from South Africa, where they are currently on exemption… Continue reading UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans