WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises
…..WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday launched a $1.5 billion […]
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Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces
An independent UN human rights expert, Siobhán Mullally, has expressed concern over the increased risk of recruitment and use of
5.3 million people displaced by war in Sudan says OCHA
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Friday said that some 5.3 million have fled
At least 39 dead in fighting in Darfur region – Sudan opposition
At least 39 people, including women and children, have been killed in violent clashes in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according
Sudan: ‘lost generation’ of children amid war, hunger- UN humanitarian chief
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths has said that the spread of fighting and hunger in Sudan could destroy the country,
Number of displaced people in Sudan rises to more than 4 million – UN
More than four million people have been displaced since fighting began in Sudan nearly four months ago, the United Nations
Sudan: 435 children killed, 2,000 injured in 100 days – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday reported that no fewer than 435 children had been killed and more than
Drone attack by paramilitary forces kills 14 in Sudan’s capital
The Sudanese Armed Forces announced that 14 people were killed in a drone attack launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support
ICRC provides phone call service for people fleeing conflict in Sudan
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Thursday it has been providing phone call services in collaboration with
– Mediators declare new 72-hour ceasefire agreement in Sudan
The United States (U.S.) and Saudi Arabia have announced that warring parties in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire
Nigeria Govt evacuates 2,518 citizens from Sudan in 3 weeks
The Federal Government has evacuated 2,518 Nigerians, among which include 23 sick ones and an eight-day old baby from the
Sudan condemns terrorist attack on worshipers by rebel RSF
By Paul Adaji (ABUJA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan on Sunday condemned in strong terms the attack on
FG airlifts 2,371 stranded Nigerians from war-torn Sudan
The Federal Government has so far evacuated 2,371 Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan. Dr Onimode Bandele, Director of Special Duties,
Sudan crisis: 1,730 evacuees back to Nigeria on 9 flights — NiDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said 1,730 Nigerians have returned from Sudan, with the latest flight from Port Sudan
836 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan arrive in Abuja
A total of 836 passengers arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja from Sudan. The passengers were on
Sudan: Third batch of 131 stranded Nigerians arrive Abuja
The third batch of 131 stranded Nigerians evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
UN agency urges govts not to return people to Sudan
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Friday called on governments to allow civilians fleeing Sudan into their territory and
Airstrikes, shelling in Sudan as ceasefire attempt fails
A ceasefire in Sudan that came into force on Thursday has already been broken, with airstrikes and heavy shelling reported
Sudan war: First Batch of 376 stranded Nigerians arrive in Abuja
The first batch of 376 Nigerian students trapped in war-torn Sudan has arrived in Abuja. The students arrived at the
Rwanda evacuates nationals from Sudan
The Rwandan government on Tuesday announced the evacuation of its citizens and other nationals from Sudan as fierce fighting continues
Sudan: Over 7,000 nationals stranded at Egyptian border
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said over 7,000 nationals, including Nigerians, were not allowed to cross the border into
113 humanitarian workers evacuated from Western Sudan
As fighting continues in Sudan, at least 113 humanitarian workers from various aid organisations have been flown out of North
Sudan’s capital resounds with gunfire as U.S. pushes to extend truce
The United States and African nations raced to secure an extension of a ceasefire in Sudan on Thursday, with the
Sudan: FG approves $1.2m for evacuation of Nigerians
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.2million dollars for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians stranded in war torn Sudan.
Sudan’s rival factions agree to 3-day ceasefire amid intense evacuation
The warring parties in Sudan have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting midnight on Tuesday, as many countries are racing
Sudan: Diaspora group urges FG to evacuate Nigerians
A group, Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora and Rebuild Nigeria Movement worldwide has called on the Federal Government to urgently
Mass exodus of foreigners as fighting rages in Sudan
Foreign nations pushed on Monday with frantic evacuations of their citizens from chaos-torn Sudan, where heavy fighting raged for a
NLC urges Nigeria Govt to guarantee safety of its citizens in Sudan
By Paul Adaji (ABUJA) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to guarantee the safety of lives
Shootouts in Khartoum on Eid holiday, army moves in on foot
Gunfire ripped through residential neighbourhoods of Sudan’s capital Khartoum at the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr
WHO reports 330 deaths in Sudan as fighting enters day 6
By Paul Adaji (ABUJA) The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 330 people have been killed due to