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UAE: Anonymous philanthropist donates AED35 million to fight child hunger

An anonymous philanthropist has donated AED35 million to the 'Edge of Life' campaign, a Ramadan initiative aiming to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the campaign seeks AED1 billion for sustainable programs addressing childhood malnutrition globally, building on the UAE's humanitarian vision.

The Times of India

France confirms its soldiers are in DR Congo, but only to train local troops

France has clarified that its military personnel are in the Democratic Republic of Congo to train members of the country's armed forces, following speculation sparked by images of soldiers wearing French uniform that were shared on social media.

Radio France Internationale

Drone strike hits aid convoy, killing 3 in Sudan's Kordofan region

Drone strikes have hit an aid convoy in central Sudan and killed three people as continued violence disrupts lifesaving deliveries and risks the safety of humanitarians

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Tears and joy as all but one Palestine Action accused granted bail

The 24 defendants had been in custody on charges of criminal damage and violent disorder over the raid on the Elbit Systems site near Bristol.

Evening Standard

These atrocities in Sudan were entirely predictable. So why did the rest of the world fail to stop them?

Western governments have put elite bargains before civilian lives. If El Fasher is to mean anything, this approach must change, says Husam Mahjoub, co-founder of Sudanese TV channel Sudan Bukra

The Guardian - UK

RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds

Report details harrowing 18-month occupation of North Darfur capital, showing destruction aimed at ethnic communities

The Guardian - UK

UN probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in Sudan's El-Fasher

The UN's independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore "the hallmarks of genocide".

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‘I fear for my daughter’s future’: Families in Zimbabwe struggle to survive a year after Trump’s aid cuts

ON THE GROUND: One year after Donald Trump’s aid cuts, villagers and farmers in Zimbabwe’s parched Mwenezi district – hit hard by the climate crisis – are being forced to make some tough decisions to survive. Tawanda Karombo reports

The Independent UK

UN experts say destruction by Sudan's rebels in el-Fasher in October bears 'hallmarks of genocide'

U.N.-backed investigators say Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have carried out a campaign in el-Fasher that shows hallmarks of genocide against non-Arab communities

The Independent UK

Afghanistan faces catastrophic hunger crisis as aid cuts force the WFP to turn away 3 in 4 children

Afghanistan is facing a surging child malnutrition crisis as aid cuts leave most families without food or treatment

The Independent UK

Drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region take a toll on civilians and aid operations

Drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on

The Independent UK

Gabon pulls plug on Facebook and TikTok amid anti-government protests

Social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists and a watchdog said, after regulators suspended them over security concerns amid anti-government protests.

Radio France Internationale

‘A mission of mine’: during Ramadan, Sudanese food is a reminder of what is at stake in a time of war

The loss of sacred spaces during the period of observance and the ongoing conflict reminds us of the importance of cherishing food

The Guardian - UK

Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters

Somalia’s government says U.S.-backed airstrikes and expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in its long-running war against the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group

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Ghana seeks formal UN acknowledgement of African slave trade injustice

Ghana will submit a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly in March to designate the African slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Sunday during the African Union Summit in Ethiopia.

The Guardian - UK

‘Life requires cash’: Gaza’s jobs crisis leaves people struggling to afford basics

Fresh fruit and other items now available but at high prices in territory where unemployment is estimated at 80%

Radio France Internationale

Childcare solution springs up for Nairobi's market trader mothers

While informal markets keep Kenya's economy going, childcare solutions for the mostly female traders are scarce. But now small daycare centres are opening at the markets, allowing these women to work without worrying about their children.

The Independent UK

At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed more than 6,000 people in three days during an assault on el-Fasher, the U.N. Human Rights Office has said

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African Union summit opens, as continent faces conflict and climate extremes

The 2026 African Union Summit is being held this weekend in Addis Ababa, with Angola handing the rotating chair to Burundi. The bloc is facing challenges including mounting conflicts, insecurity in the Sahel, strained ties with Washington and internal strife, while this year’s summit theme of water highlights the damage…

The Guardian - UK

Six great reads: a writer’s last words, inside Epstein’s world and on the Zack Polanski trail

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days

The Independent UK

Can tax help Malawi out of a health funding crisis deepened by Trump’s aid cuts?

The country is having difficulty rolling out tax measures aimed at trying to revive an ailing economy that has been further weakened by falling aid spending

The Times of India

Sheikh Mohammed unveils DH1 billion campaign to fight hunger this Ramadan

Dubai's Ruler has launched the 'Edge of Life' campaign to combat child hunger, aiming to save five million children under five from malnutrition-related deaths. This initiative, coinciding with Ramadan, seeks to raise AED1 billion for vital programs.

The Guardian - UK

National security plans must adapt to avoid ‘new world disorder’, says UN climate chief

Simon Stiell tells audience in Cop31 host nation Turkey that climate extremes are fuelling famine, displacement and war

The Independent UK

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country

The Independent UK

Africa ‘needs permanent place on UN Security Council’ – with 80% of resolutions involving conflict on the continent

Exclusive: The disproportionate number of armed conflicts taking place Africa – many of which are climate-driven – has led campaigners to call for the continent to have better representation

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