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6.5M people in Somalia expected to face acute food insecurity: Report

6.5M people in Somalia expected to face acute food insecurity: Report

Hunger levels have risen due to worsening drought, conflict and soaring food prices, says Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative

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UN mission, Great Lakes bloc deploy team to eastern DR Congo ahead of ceasefire monitoring
24.02.2026

UN mission, Great Lakes bloc deploy team to eastern DR Congo ahead of ceasefire monitoring

Joint exploratory mission’s main goal is to make future ceasefire monitoring ‘credible, safe, and operationally feasible,’ says joint statement

Sudanese rights group accuses RSF of carrying out deadly attack in North Darfur village
24.02.2026

Sudanese rights group accuses RSF of carrying out deadly attack in North Darfur village

RSF forces raid Mastariha village, burn several homes, nongovernmental group says

Pro-government militia claims 50 M23 fighters killed in eastern DR Congo clashes
24.02.2026

Pro-government militia claims 50 M23 fighters killed in eastern DR Congo clashes

Amid intense clashes, Wazalendo militia says they seized control of several villages and weapons from rebels in North Kivu province

Sudan says any proposal to end war must safeguard its national interests, territorial unity
24.02.2026

Sudan says any proposal to end war must safeguard its national interests, territorial unity

Sudan ‘is a sovereign state and takes its positions and decisions based on its supreme national interests,’ says Foreign Ministry

South Africa calls on UN member states to recognize Palestinian statehood
24.02.2026

South Africa calls on UN member states to recognize Palestinian statehood

Pretoria reiterates its unwavering support and solidarity with Palestinian people at Geneva meeting of UN Human Rights Council