Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Across Africa, millions continue to face daily struggles with water scarcity, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate sanitation facilities. These challenges strike at the heart of human dignity, undermine the collective pursuit of prosperous, healthy communities, and threaten progress toward Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063: “A Prosperous…
Ouled Ameur, Morocco – Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes in northern Morocco after heavy rains triggered devastating floods across several provinces. Among those displaced is Kasia El Selami, who fled her village after hearing urgent warnings broadcast through mosque loudspeakers. She is now living…
Ksar el-Kebir, Morocco – More than 50,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes in Ksar el-Kebir, located about 190 kilometres north of Rabat, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall across several provinces. Mass Evacuations and Relief Efforts According to the Interior Ministry, evacuees have been taken in by…
Kinshasa, DRC – The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed fears that at least 200 people may have died following a massive landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in North Kivu province, an area currently under the control of the M23 armed group. The Tragedy According…
Ksar El Kebir, Morocco – Authorities in northern Morocco have raised the flood alert to maximum level as heavy rains continue to batter the region, swelling the Loukkos River and threatening multiple neighborhoods in the province of Larache. Days of intense rainfall have inundated streets and low‑lying homes, prompting a…
Mozambique is reeling from catastrophic flooding that has affected more than 640,000 people, with over half of those displaced in Gaza province, according to authorities. The regional capital Xai-Xai is submerged, raising fears of hunger, disease, and long-term devastation. Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Local officials are working with the National Disaster…
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, leaving tens of millions of Americans bracing for blackouts, transportation chaos, and bone-chilling cold as it moves into the heavily populated mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. Storm Path and Impact After battering the southwest and central regions, the storm system began…
Authorities in Maputo, Mozambique reported on Thursday that 13 people have died in severe floods over the past two weeks, with aid workers warning that the toll is likely to rise as waters recede and more bodies are discovered. Widespread Devastation Heavy rains have caused rivers and dams to overflow,…
Authorities in Mozambique and South Africa are racing against time to conduct search and rescue operations as the death toll from severe floods continues to rise, with thousands displaced and communities devastated. Since early October, marking the start of Mozambique’s rainy season, the National Disasters Management Institute reports that over…
Around 600 tourists and staff were evacuated from South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park after torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the 22,000-square-kilometer wildlife reserve. Roads and camps were submerged, prompting authorities to temporarily close the park and move visitors to safety. With waters now receding, officials are beginning to…