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Humanitarian Crises
Women Facing Acute Food Insecurity Than Men Globally– UN
The lack of steady access to food is affecting more women than men, the United Nations reveals, stating that the…
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Extremism
Media Jihad: Social Media Use Shows Islamic State’s Increasing Interest In Africa
The Islamic State has increased the number of Hausa language social media accounts, signalling their focus on local insurgencies in…
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Disinformation
Fact-check: Nigeria Not Second Most Terrorised Country
Reports from Nigerian media outlets claim the country is the second most terrorised in the world. Misquoting Jihad Analytics, they…
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Environment & Climate Change
Links Between Climate Crisis, Violence Against Children Should Be Addressed – Report
Limits to the study of the impacts of climate change on children are inhibiting child protection efforts, argues Barnfonden, a…
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Armed Violence
At Least 21 Killed, Over 100 Injured In Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack
The Somalia Ministry of Health has confirmed that at least 21 people were killed and 117 others were injured in…
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Armed Violence
U.S. Played Secret Role In Nigeria Attack That Killed More Than 160 Civilians
The United States played an unacknowledged role in the 2017 bombing of an internally displaced persons’ camp in Nigeria that…
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Extremism
Review: Why Armed, Terror Groups In Africa Are Joining Forces With ISIS
In his book, Jason Warner traces the emergence and evolution of nine Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Africa, from the…
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News
Violence Against Children In Conflict Zones Increased By 20% In 2021- UN Report
A United Nations report has revealed that violence against children in conflict zones increased by 20 per cent in 2021. …
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Humanitarian Crises
Families Affected By Drought In The Horn Of Africa Are Marrying Off Daughters To Survive – UNICEF
Families in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are facing desperate choices to survive as drought, driven by climate change, is pushing…
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Humanitarian Crises
WFP, FAO List Nigeria, 19 Others Hunger Hotspot
A new joint report by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has warned that…
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