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Deadly Gaza strike on aid workers a ‘message from Israeli army’: French NGO
World Central Kitchen said it was pausing operations after the “targeted Israeli strike” on Monday killed Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian staff.
Ramaphosa welcomes fresh measures by ICJ amidst Gaza famine
President Cyril Ramaphosa said they welcomed fresh measures ordered by the International Court of Justice on the conflict in Gaza.
Oxfam reveals Gaza daily death rate surpasses all major 21st century conflicts
With Israel's military allegedly killing an average of 250 Palestinians each day, the humanitarian crisis has reached a dire state, escalating for over 100 days.
Ethiopia government, Tigray forces to meet in SA for first peace talks since conflict began
The war is rooted in a power struggle between the federal government and Tigray authorities, who led the country's ruling coalition until Abiy Ahmed became prime minister in 2018.
Conflict, climate change wreaking havoc on millions
OPINION: Extreme weather has caused tremendous damage and pushed millions of people to the brink, writes Gail Smith.
WATCH: Somalia famine risk worst in half a century, says Unicef
‘Without greater action and investment, we are facing the death of children on a scale not seen in a half a century. ’
Putin warns of famine, widespread social upheavals, especially in poorest countries
The increased volatility in world prices for energy, raw materials and other essential commodities has led to a real threat of famine and social upheavals, especially in the poorest countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Catastrophic hunger levels leave 500,000 children at risk of dying in Somalia, warn UN humanitarians
Catastrophic hunger levels in Somalia have left more than 513,000 children at risk of dying, 173,000 more than during the 2011 famine, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.
Somalia on the verge of famine
OPINION: More than 7. 1 million people – roughly half of Somalia’s population –are in need of food assistance. One out of every five children will face deadly forms of malnutrition by next month should conditions remain, writes Ishaan Tharoor.
Millions of Somalis at risk of famine: UN agencies
Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine, with young children the most vulnerable to the worsening drought in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, UN agencies have warned.