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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Cape Verde: Thousands of people devastated by sudden, severe floods

Extreme overnight rainfall has killed at least nine people and affected 119,000 others, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and two days of national mourning

For many inhabitants of the Cape Verde archipelago, the night of 10-11 August 2025 will never be forgotten. Never before had they faced such devastation. In just a few hours, torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Erin turned streets into raging torrents, triggered landslides, and destroyed vital infrastructure. Countless homes…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) mourns the loss of Ethiopian Red Cross (RC) staff member

Since the beginning of 2025, 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers from across the globe have lost their lives while carrying out their humanitarian duties

The IFRC is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Ato (Mr.) Honelegn Fentahun, a dedicated staff member with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and stands in solidarity with the Ethiopian Red Cross (ERCS) during this difficult time.  Ato Honelegn Fentahun was on duty when he lost his life. On 14 August,…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launches Zero Hunger Campaign to drive durable food security across Africa 

The campaign was unveiled today, 19 August 2025, during a virtual event moderated by award-winning journalist Victoria Rubadiri, bringing together African leaders, humanitarian actors, and community innovators from across the continent

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has officially launched its Africa Zero Hunger: United for Durable Solutions campaign, marking a bold step toward redefining the fight against hunger in Africa.  The campaign was unveiled today, 19 August 2025, during a virtual event moderated by award-winning journalist Victoria…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Eswatini: How cash and voucher assistance is empowering women to rebuild after calamity

The cash and voucher assistance programme in Eswatini fits in with larger efforts to continually improve the way the IFRC works with, supports and accompanies communities following crisis

In the southern African nation of Eswatini, cash and voucher assistance is making a real difference in people’s lives, particularly those most vulnerable after crisis. ‘It’s not just about fairness—it’s about effectiveness.’ Even before the floods, life for Banele Mamba was hard enough. But then the floodwaters came and the…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

The Gambia: As malaria season begins, a life-saving infusion of medicine

A donation from the China International Development Cooperation Agency, through the IFRC, helps the Gambia Red Cross bring critical medication as the rainly season starts and people are most vulnerable to malaria

On a hot and humid Thursday afternoon, the courtyard of The Gambia’s Central Medical Store swarms with people. Despite the oppressive heat, dozens of people gather under a large tent. From time to time, clouds appear before dissipating, while the small puddles left by a light rainfall the day before…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Guinea: Community comes together to reduce disease and disaster risks

With a plan of action agreed, villagers in Dalafilani quickly got to work turning their idea into reality

In the village of Dalafilani, Guinea, discover how the Guinean Red Cross supported the community to come together, building a network of canals to reduce the risks of flooding and infectious diseases. For as long as they can remember, the people of Dalafilani—a small, rural village of 2,000 people in…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Red Cross and Red Crescent network supports the African Union and its Member States' commitment to eliminate cholera by 2030

With operations in all AU Member States, the IFRC and its African National Society members are uniquely positioned to deliver localised, people-centred responses that translate policy commitments into life-saving action

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in collaboration with its African National Society members, fully supports the African Union (AU) and its member states in their efforts to eliminate cholera across the continent.  Forged during a high-level meeting of AU member states in June, this…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Early detection and action stop a measles outbreak in Cameroon

In the North region of Cameroon, discover how swift action by trained Cameroon Red Cross Society volunteers ensured the rapid response to a measles outbreak, and how their support to a mass measles vaccination campaign is protecting children’s health in the long term

“I was coughing. My eyes were red, and my nose was running. My skin had rashes.”  7-year-old Djoubeda from Mayo-Oulo village in Cameroon’s North region was at home with her grandmother when she started showing worrying symptoms of measles.  A highly contagious viral infection, measles spreads easily among the unvaccinated—with…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Halting a sheep and goat plague outbreak to protect livelihoods in Sierra Leone

Some farmers even fled the village, believing that their animals were under some form of mystical attack

When an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR)—also known as sheep and goat plague—threatened to wipe out people’s livelihoods in Kamasasa village, Sierra Leone, quick action from trained Sierra Leone Red Cross Society volunteers and local authorities stopped the spread of disease and minimized its damage on the community.…

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A simple solution keeping communities in Cameroon hydrated and healthy

One day in July 2023, Rachel and Irene from the Cameroon Red Cross Society were out and about in Bamvele village, Cameroon, running routine health promotion activities as part of the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3)

Water, sugar, salt—three basic ingredients that, when combined correctly, can mean the difference between life and death for someone battling a diarrhoeal disease. Learn how the Cameroon Red Cross is spreading this knowledge to keep communities across the country healthy and safe. One day in July 2023, Rachel and Irene…