Humanitarian Crises
-
Floods, Famine, and Fear: The Battle for Food Security in Nigeria’s North East
The call connected us across the distance. His voice, heavy with frustration and loss, filled the silence. “The floodwaters washed…
Read More » -
The Human Toll of Sudan’s Civil War
When the first shots were fired out in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, in April 2023, few could have predicted the scale…
Read More » -
Rising Malnutrition in Lake Chad Region Amid Climate Change, Conflict – ICRC
Food insecurity in northeastern Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with severe malnutrition rates surging as communities battle the devastating effects…
Read More » -
Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria’s Yobe Claims Nine Lives as Floods Worsen Health Crisis
Local authorities have confirmed at least 132 cholera cases in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, with about nine deaths—a 6.8 per…
Read More » -
Women Battle Sanitary Crisis After Maiduguri Flood Displaced Them
Walking through the well-constructed compound of Al-Habib Islamic Institute, now repurposed as a shelter for flood victims from Dikwa Low-Cost…
Read More » -
Photo Essay (II): Vestiges of Buildings Destroyed by Maiduguri Flood
For thousands affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, recovery is another long journey of pain and…
Read More » -
Maiduguri Flood: MSF Raises Concerns Over Cholera, Malaria Threats
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed concerns over the looming threat of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri following the…
Read More » -
Severe Floods Worsen Humanitarian Crisis In The Sahel And Lake Chad Region
The Sahel and Lake Chad region, already grappling with the devastating impacts of conflict, displacement, and climate change, is now…
Read More » -
Starvation Crisis Worsens As International Aids Fall Short In Sudan
Humanitarian organisations operating in Sudan have warned the international community about the impending deaths and starvation in the region. The…
Read More » -
Heavy Rainfalls Bring More Miseries For IDPs In Nigeria’s Sokoto
It’s early August, a little after the Isha’i (Muslim night) prayer. Aisha Muhammad watched the clouds gather with anxiety. She…
Read More »