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In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict

Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.

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The ICC upholds 25-year jail term for Ongwen - why it matters for Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld its 25-year jail term against former Ugandan rebel commander Dominic Ongwen. In a decision delivered on 15 December, the ICC Appeals Chamber confirmed, by majority, the punishment imposed in May last year.

The Conversation

2 Peacekeepers Killed, 4 Wounded in Mali Attack

Two UN peacekeepers from Nigeria were killed and four others wounded in an attack Friday on a peace patrol in the town of Timbuktu in northern Mali, the United Nations said. The UN Security Council said a member of Mali's security forces was also killed in the attack. UN spokesman…

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Behind the Lens: Drought and hunger in Somalia

Associated Press photographers talk about their 2022 assignments, and share some of the stories behind the images.

The Independent UK

UN: Thousands in West, Central Africa could face starvation

A United Nations official has warned that more than 25,000 people could face starvation in conflict-plagued parts of West Africa next year

The Independent UK

A Narrow Escape, a Massacre, an Invite to Washington

U.S. officials hatched a plan to smuggle Chad’s pro-democracy leader to safety—while Washington planned to fete his tormentor.

Foreign Policy

U.S., UK, Norway, EU decry South Sudan violence -joint statement

The United States, United Kingdom, Norway and the European Union expressed horror at the escalation of violence in South Sudan's Upper Nile state and urged delivery of humanitarian aid, according to a joint statement issued on Friday.

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Hunger levels in West and Central Africa set to hit all-time high - U.N

The number of people struggling to get enough food in West and Central Africa is expected to rise to an all-time high of 48 million by mid-2023, the United Nations said on Friday.

Reuters

Australia urged to offer asylum to Afghan women in ‘grave danger’ from Taliban

Women facing deportation as Pakistan moves to expel refugees will be targeted by Taliban, crossbencher Rebekha Sharkie says

The Guardian - AU

"I’m absolutely heartbroken": Irish soldier killed in Lebanon was due to marry Derry fiancée next year

Private Seán Rooney's fiancee has spoken of her heartbreak following his tragic death “

Belfast Live

Biden plans big promotion for Cindy McCain

"I think Cindy deserves a promotion," Sen. Lindsey Graham told Axios.

Axios

Houthis Abuse Dozens of Detainees in Sanaa Prison

For the fourth day in a row, dozens of detainees in the central prison in Sanaa continued their hunger strike. They are protesting their detention, torture, and humiliation by Houthi militias. Houthis, according to the relatives of detainees, responded to the hunger strike by stepping up its exemplary punishment of…

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Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts

Elections, coups, disease outbreaks and extreme weather are some of the main events that occurred across Africa in 2022

The Independent UK

WFP to Double Efforts to Secure Syrians’ Needs

World Food Program (WFP) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Corinne Fleischer revealed on Thursday the program’s plans to double efforts to secure the Syrians' needs. Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad discussed with Fleischer, and the accompanying delegation, developments related to food security in the…

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Biden Tells Leaders US is 'All in' for Africa

US President Joe Biden threw his support Thursday behind a larger African role in the world as he also vowed to champion democracy in a continent where China and Russia have enjoyed rising clout. "The United States is all in on Africa and all in with Africa," Biden told nearly…

Reuters

U.S. announces $2.5 billion in food assistance for Africa

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced billions of dollars in additional humanitarian assistance to address acute food insecurity in Africa, which is facing a bigger and more complex food crisis than ever before.

Reuters

Distrust mars deal to relaunch Sudan's transition

An agreement to relaunch a political transition in Sudan and unlock billions of dollars in frozen international support faces many pitfalls, including distrust of the signatories and splits over issues left to a second phase of talks, analysts say.

Reuters

As Tunisia votes, coastal town's youth dream only of Europe

Tunisia holds an election on Saturday but, in the coastal town of Zarzis, teenager Ismail Challahki and others like him couldn't care less. All they're waiting for is the chance to risk their lives on another smugglers' boat bound for Europe.

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Cameroonian families torn apart by Anglophone crisis detentions

Six years into a crisis between Cameroon’s Francophone gov’t and its two anglophone regions, families bear the brunt.

Belfast Live

Irish soldier killed in Lebanon attack named as Donegal native Private Seán Rooney

The 23-year-old was killed in the Middle East on December 14

The Independent UK

Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study

The index was developed for more than 30,000 neighbourhoods across England.

Belfast Live

Lebanon: "Deep sense of shock" as Irish soldier killed on peacekeeping mission

"The names of personnel are not being released at this time, but the families of those involved have been informed."

Radio France Internationale

WHO chief says uncle was murdered by Eritrean troops in Tigray

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, has said his uncle was "murdered" by Eritrean troops in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region.

The Independent UK

Patients ‘suffering due to staff shortages’ while nurses ‘turn to food banks’

Tens of thousands of nurses from the Royal College of Nursing are on strike in a bitter dispute over pay.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: US-Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity we all must seize

African leaders are meeting this week with President Joe Biden for the second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit of his administration. The gathering comes at a very important time, for this is an inflection point as much for the U.S. as it is for Africa. The U.S. has always loomed large in…

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