Humanitarian crisis escalates in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Nairobi, Kenya,19 February – The humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached critical levels as clashes intensify, resulting in widespread displacement and escalating risks for women and children. Recent assessments show that over 200,000 individuals have been displaced from Sake and nearby settlements in North Kivu province due to recent fighting. […]
Somalia: Cholera outbreak puts lives of displaced communities at risk
Mogadishu, Somalia, July 2024 – Across Somalia, prolonged rainfall and flash floods have caused a surge in cholera, hitting displaced women and children the hardest. Between January and June 2024, 123 lives were lost. Touch Afrik-supported health facilities treated over 11,925 acute diarrhea cases from January to May 2024, with more than 60% of patients being […]
Sudan: 500 days of death, devastation and destruction
Just before midnight on September 8 last year, a devastating earthquake struck Morocco’s Al-Haouz province killing an estimated 30,000 people and leaving about 380000 without a roof over their heads. Over 59,000 homes and at least 36,000 were damaged or destroyed. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the most powerful recorded in Morocco in over a […]
One year later: Morocco’s earthquake survivors rebuild with strength
Just before midnight on September 8 last year, a devastating earthquake struck Morocco’s Al-Haouz province killing an estimated 30,000 people and leaving about 380000 without a roof over their heads. Over 59,000 homes and at least 36,000 were damaged or destroyed. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the most powerful recorded in Morocco in over a […]