Sudan is in a tough spot. The war has wrecked the economy, and the finance minister, Gibril Ibrahim, is trying to figure out how to fix it. He said the country has lost all its main sources of money. The fighting started nearly three years ago between the army and a rival group called the Rapid Supp
Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is making a big move. It's holding municipal elections. This is a first step towards something huge: direct national elections. The last time Somalia had direct national elections was way back in 1969. That's over 50 years ago! Since then, things have been different. A
Sudan is in a tough spot. A brutal conflict that started in 2023 has made things really bad for people there. The fighting between the army and a group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a huge humanitarian crisis. Right now, people in the Darfur region are struggling with famine and m
Sudan is facing a serious situation. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful militia, is gaining ground. They recently took over al-Fashir, a major city in Darfur. Now, they are moving eastward into the Kordofan region. This includes seizing Sudan's largest oil field. The violence is pushing peop
Haiti is in deep trouble. Gangs are everywhere, and they're armed with powerful weapons. Most of these guns come from the U. S. That's right, the very guns meant for American citizens are ending up in the hands of Haitian gangs. And it's not just any guns—we're talking about serious military-grade f
Sudan faces a big problem: child marriage is still legal in some parts of the country. This happens because the laws are confusing. One law says child marriage is okay, while another says it's not. This mess makes it hard for people to understand what's right or wrong. The war in Sudan makes things
Afghanistan's women are facing tough times. Since the Taliban took over in 2021, they've been banned from many jobs and schools. This isn't just a local issue. It affects everyone, everywhere. Afghan women are strong. They've been through a lot, but they keep going. Many used to be doctors, lawyers
Sudan's ongoing conflict has left women in Darfur facing unimaginable horrors. The U. N. has shared reports of systematic rape, killings, and children going missing as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of al-Fashir city. This city's fall has given the RSF a strong hold on the
Sudan is facing a severe hunger crisis, with famine now spreading to two more areas. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global authority on hunger, has identified el-Fasher in Darfur and Kadugli in South Kordofan province as the latest regions affected. The situation in thes
Sudan's western region of Darfur is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with El-Fasher, the last stronghold of the regular army, falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege. The RSF, now in control of all five state capitals in Darfur, has been accused of committing mass killi
