The UN reports a 25 per cent rise in sexual violence during conflicts in 2024, with over 4,600 survivors documented. Armed groups carry out most abuses, while Israel and Russian forces are warned over allegations of violations against detainees.
In conflict-hit South Sudan, rare mental health clinics offering crucial counselling risk closure as funding ends. With poverty, displacement and violence fuelling high suicide rates, experts warn the loss of such services could deepen the country’s mental health crisis.
The Trump administration is exploring deporting migrants to African countries. South Sudan has accepted eight individuals, while Rwanda is in talks. Nigeria opposes the plan, citing domestic challenges and legal concerns.
Henry Bangada Assaya, commissioner of Nagero County, said the violence has displaced over 79,000 people, many of whom are now hiding in the bush, Xinhua news agency reported.
Priority for emergency food aid will be given to 3.2 million people facing the most severe food insecurity out of a total of 7.76 million in critical, emergency, and catastrophic need.
