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Focus on Africa Episodes

  1. Up to 150 feared dead as boats capsize off Libya

    Those attempting the sea crossing from Libya to Europe are missing and feared drowned

  2. Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan

    Sudan's war has set back agricultural production leaving millions at risk of acute hunger

  3. Undercover in the schools that chain boys

    A Â鶹Éç investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

  4. UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’

    The United Nations accuses South Sudan's government of curtailing democratic freedoms

  5. UN: Record number of aid workers killed in 2024

    Sudan, South Sudan, and Nigeria among top 10 dangerous places for humanitarian workers

  6. UN: Millions at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa

    After the worst drought in 7 decades, the UN says millions are at risk in Horn of Africa

  7. UN: Eastern DRC security situation ‘worrying’

    The United Nations calls for an emergency meeting after an escalation in fighting.

  8. UN Women calls for ceasefire in Sudan

    UN warns that women and children continue to be worst affected in Sudan conflict

  9. UN warns of looming humanitarian crisis on Uganda/DRC border

    UNHCR says thousands are fleeing the fighting between the Congolese military and rebels

  10. UN warns Angola over mass deportation

    Thousands of Congolese nationals were deported back from Angola in October

  11. UN to investigate DRC protester deaths

    Three people were killed in an altercation involving MONUSCO troops

  12. UN Think Tank Urges Banks To Combat Illegal Human Trafficking

    UN Think Tank calls for squeeze on multi-billion dollars generated by human traffickers.

  13. UN Security Council Discusses DRC Elections Outcome

    Losing candidate Martin Fayulu set to contest presidential election results in court.

  14. UN Secretary General pledges support for African countries

    Antonio Guterres visited Nigeria, Senegal and Niger for his Ramadan tour

  15. UN says there is a "massive disaster" unfolding in south east Africa

    Hundreds of thousands if not millions of people could be affected, UN says.

  16. UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities

    UN commission issues damning report on all sides in the conflict in Tigray

  17. UN refugee chief responds to criticism

    New UN refugee agency head speaks on reform and funding

  18. UN reaffirms support for South Sudan

    But the new head of the UN peacekeeping mission says the political class need to step up

  19. UN rapporteur calls for Zimbabwe sanctions to end

    She says they ‘exacerbate a pre-existing humanitarian crisis’

  20. UN peacekeepers leave Ivory Coast

    Today is the last day of the UN peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast

  21. UN orders investigation into Ethiopia war abuses

    All sides in Ethiopia's conflict are committing human rights violations, the UN says

  22. UN optimistic about South Sudan peace deal

    The UN South Sudan representative says despite recent fighting, progress has been made

  23. UN Migration Agreement signed in Morocco

    The 'Global Compact' assures deeper cooperation among countries on matters of migration

  24. UN investigates Sudan military officials

    Senior military officials in South Sudan should be tried for war crimes according to UN.

  25. UN Finds Evidence Of Crimes Against Humanity In Burundi

    UN Human Rights Commission releases report on Burundi, alleging human rights abuses

  26. UN condemns human rights abuses ahead of Uganda elections

    As campaigns close, some social media platforms have been restricted

  27. UN chief in South Sudan calls for ‘courageous decisions’ for peace

    The new head of mission Nicholas Haysom, urged political leaders to step up peace process

  28. UN calls for action on South Sudan

    UN Commission on Human Rights demands action to end suffering in South Sudan

  29. UN body votes to step up monitoring abuses in Sudan

    The UN Human Rights Council holds a special session on Sudan in Geneva

  30. UN base in the DRC overun and burnt

    After complains the UN didn't intervene enough in rebel attacks

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