Gunmen kill at least 20 in pre-dawn attack in Cameroon – local official
Yaounde, CameroonReuters Gunmen opened fire on people as they slept in a town in western Cameroon in the early hours of Monday, leaving at least 20 dead, a local government official said. Residents said they suspected the attack was meant to disrupt celebrations marking the 41st anniversary of Paul Biya becoming Cameroon’s President that were […]
UN aid set to resume aid to north-west Syria after “understanding” with Damascus
Beirut, LebanonReuters The United Nations is set to resume aid deliveries into rebel-held northwestern Syria via a crossing that has been a lifeline for the region, after aid workers said Damascus appeared to loosen terms that had led to a weeks-long pause. The aid deliveries from Turkey via the Bab al-Hawa crossing stopped in July […]
Nigeria’s north-west faces worsening malnutrition – MSF
Lagos, Nigeria Reuters Nigeria faces worsening malnutrition in the northwest due to insecurity, high food prices and the impact of climate change, Medicines Sans Frontiers said on Tuesday, calling for the region to be included in United Nations funding plans next year. Gunmen have terrorised the north-west, killing and kidnapping people for ransom this year. […]