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Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water

A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site

In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.  A new system will provide reliable access to…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ituri civilians trapped in a murderous cycle

The ICRC is helping people fleeing the violence and those who are trying to return home

Conflict and armed violence in Ituri Province in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapping civilians in a murderous cycle, with thousands suffering in silence. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has distributed food to almost 12,000 people who have returned home after…

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International Day of the Disappeared: Conflict in Sudan drives missing persons cases in Africa

In 2024, the ICRC and its Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners facilitated 755 family reunifications on the continent and provided definitive news of the whereabouts of loved ones to 5,083 families

Over 82,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC figures show that the conflict in Sudan has had a substantial impact on its caseload of missing persons on the continent. In 2024, the ICRC and its Red Cross and…

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Mozambique: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) increases its humanitarian response in Mocimboa da Praia

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has opened an office in Mocimboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado to reach more people directly affected by the consequences of the armed conflict

Communities in Mocimboa da Praia continue to be affected by displacement and returns, loss of income, family separation, and difficult access to basic services such as clean water and health services. The ICRC built six boreholes, three with handpumps and three solar-powered, now supplying clean drinking water to 9,000 people…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges

The ICRC is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian impact of the conflicts in eastern DRC and reminds all the parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law

The humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries has been deteriorating rapidly following the recent surge of the armed conflict. In eastern DRC, hundreds of thousands fled their homes, and tens of thousands have been crossing the borders into neighbouring Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda…

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Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen

Thousands of people in North Darfur, Sudan have started to receive hot meals as hostilities intensify and food shortages spike

Eight community kitchens are providing two hot meals per day for around 10,000 newly-displaced people in the Zamzam camp, south of Al-Fasher. The city has witnessed severe fighting over several months, disrupting the delivery of essential supplies and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. “Some residents of…

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Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) conducted several “Help the Helpers” mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) sessions

Responding to a crisis can be overwhelming, often triggering a wide range of emotions and mental health challenges, such as anger, grief, anxiety, insomnia, and heightened stress. “We shed tears while helping the people affected by the floods. I was unusually shocked. I worked for over four to five days…

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Africa: Cases of missing persons registered with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) rise 75 per cent in five years

Protracted armed conflicts in Africa have resulted in the disappearance of thousands of people

Over 71,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a 75 per cent rise from the number recorded in 2019. Africa is the continent with the highest missing persons caseload, the highest number of unaccompanied children, and the highest number of…

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Sudan: Thousands of civilians trapped in fighting have nowhere safe to go

Despite numerous efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not managed to bring humanitarian relief into the city to this day

Thousands of civilians remain trapped by heavy fighting in Al Fasher, Sudan, where Al Saudi, the only remaining hospital, has suffered repeated attacks, and the hospital staff is running out of medical supplies. Despite numerous efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not managed to bring humanitarian…

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Ethiopia: Almost 1.5 million livestock vaccinated to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict

ICRC conducted livelihood-based interventions to protect key livestock assets of the pastoralist way of life

In Ethiopia, pastoralism is widely practiced in the Somali and Afar Regional States, and to a lesser extent in Oromia and other regions of the country. Pastoral lowlands are characterized by extensive rangelands governed by customary laws to ensure sustainability and equitable use of the resources among different communities residing in…