Category: Aid
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Sudan government rejects UN-backed famine declaration
The Sudanese government rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had spread to five areas of the war-torn country. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review, which UN agencies use, said last week that the war between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had created…
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Haiti on the Brink: Kenyan-Led UN Mission Faces Challenges
Haiti, a nation facing one of the most severe crises in its modern history, is teetering on the edge of collapse. Its capital, Port-au-Prince, has become a battleground, with nearly all neighborhoods under the control of heavily armed gangs. This unprecedented situation has left the government powerless, with citizens caught in a cycle of violence…
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🇫🇷France’s African Influence Wanes: A Pivot Toward Anglophone Africa
France’s grip in Africa continues to weaken. Following military and diplomatic pushback in the Sahel region—particularly from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—France is now facing forced renegotiations of key contracts with Senegal and Chad. This decline marks a major turning point for France’s influence on the continent. However, recent developments suggest Paris is recalibrating its…
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🇬🇭 UN mission in Mali’s withdrawal complete by mid-November according to the government
The UN’s mission in Mali, forced to pull out of the country last year, will be completely gone by mid-November, the government has said. The UN stabilisation mission (MINUSMA) had been in place since 2013 but ended on December 31 after Mali’s military leaders ordered it to leave amid deteriorating relations. It had previously maintained…
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Sweden to Offer Immigrants $34,000 to Return Home Starting in 2026
In a significant shift in migration policy, Sweden will offer financial incentives of up to 350,000 Swedish kronor (approximately $34,000) to immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries. This move is part of a broader effort by the Swedish government to address ongoing challenges with integrating immigrants and to curb future migration. Migration Minister…
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Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Zambia’s worst electricity blackouts in memory have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam, the source of Lake Musonda’s woes, with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines. Less than half of Zambia’s 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba’s problems. Kariba was built…
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DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Benin, Gambia elected to Human Rights Council
The Democratic Republic of Congo is among 15 countries elected to the Human Rights Council on Wednesday, despite objections by the country’s opposition. Benin, Gambia, Kenya and Ethiopia are the other African countries elected to the Council. The five countries will serve for three years, starting on January 1, 2025. At the assembly, there was…
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Plunder Capitalism: Land Grab Tactics in West Africa
panafrican.email Private property is the cornerstone of individual and family wealth, especially in West Africa, where land is closely tied to identity, community, and survival. Yet, the phenomenon known as plunder capitalism is threatening the very foundation of this wealth, as private equity players and multinational corporations employ a range of tactics to seize land…
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Zambia eyes economic rebound after historic drought, targeting growth and deficit reduction in 2025
Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane outlined the government’s plan in his budget speech on Friday, projecting a growth rate of 6.6% in 2025, compared to a forecasted 2.3% growth in 2024. The economic recovery is expected to be driven by improved performance in the mining and agricultural sectors. The drought induced by the El Niño climate…
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At least 9 dead, 48 missing after migrant boat capsizes in Spain’s Canary Islands
At least nine migrants died and 48 are missing after their boat capsized early on Saturday near the Spanish island of El Hierro, rescue services said, in what threatens to be the deadliest such incident in 30 years of such crossings to the Canary Islands. The emergency services were able to rescue 27 of 84…
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