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The latest findings shed light on the grim reality of Ghana’s housing challenges, emphasizing an urgent need for targeted urban development policies. As we examine the rising tides of urban migration, it becomes increasingly clear that these issues demand immediate attention and action. Urban Challenges: The Spread of Slums and Informal Settlements Titled The Slums and Informal Settlements Report, this insightful publication delves into the myriad issues plaguing housing, urban planning, and…

In a sobering report, the United Nations has revealed that violence against children in conflict zones has reached "unprecedented levels" in 2024, spanning areas from Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "In 2024, violence against children in armed conflict surged by a staggering 25 percent compared to 2023." This alarming statistic highlights the gravity of the situation. The report identified a total of 41,370 grave violations against children, with 36,221…

In a sobering update from the United Nations, a recent annual report revealed that violence against children in conflict zones has escalated to "unprecedented levels" in 2024. From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the plight of these vulnerable young individuals has reached alarming heights. According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "In 2024, violence against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels, with a staggering 25 percent surge in the number of grave violations compared to 2023."…

Humanitarian access in Gaza has sunk to alarming lows. According to a United Nations official, getting essential supplies to residents in parts of the north—the area under siege—is nearly impossible. This stark reality stands in contrast to recent claims from the United States, which suggested that Israel is not hindering humanitarian aid to Gaza. This assertion seems to sidestep the complexities of U.S. military support for Israel amidst the ongoing crisis. Israel maintains that it is actively working to address the…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly, rallying global leaders for a united front on the world's most urgent crises. In his stirring address, Barre tackled everything from ongoing conflicts to climate change, explicitly calling out Ethiopia for infringing on Somalia's borders, and appealed for swift international intervention.

(Mogadishu AX) — An escalating water crisis in Ethiopia's Somali Region now threatens over 350,000 people, according to a recent CGIAR report. Both refugee and local communities are battling crumbling water infrastructure, relentless climate change, and depleting resources. The urgency for immediate intervention is clearer than ever to safeguard livelihoods and lives. Originally built to serve about 100,000 individuals, local water systems are now overwhelmed, catering to more than triple that number. Refugee camps, set…

In Mauritania, about ten people have died in recent days in several regions of the country after consuming meat or milk contaminated by farm animals suffering from burnout. The disease has been raging in the country since 15 September. From our correspondent in Nouakchott, The first cases of gorge in the valley was recorded in Tagant, at central Mauritania. But also in Brakna to the south and in the two Hods near the border with Mali. A total of 24 cases have been reported, but half have resulted in death in humans.…