The New Humanitarian

In Ethiopia, women soldiers report experiencing sexual violence amid rising war fears. The article highlights their concerns that addressing these issues may undermine the enemy's actions.

The article highlights Sudan's aid crisis as also reflecting a crisis of accountability. It quotes a call for structural change, including defining red lines and collective escalation when they are crossed.

Burkina Faso's army is accused of blocking civilians from fleeing towns under siege by jihadists. A quoted statement claims locals are told they must 'accept dying for the homeland.'

Al-Shabaab operates structured checkpoints in south-central Somalia with fixed rates, receipts, and an appeal process, contrasting with federal government roadblocks where soldiers demand bribes. A Mogadishu-based NGO director described this system to The New Humanitarian.

The article discusses an Ebola outbreak in Africa, emphasizing the need for community engagement and trust-building despite a pause in violence. The New Humanitarian reports from San Francisco and Kinshasa.

Women in Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp, particularly minority women, face threats of sexual violence and have learned to remain invisible to survive. The article highlights their strategies for enduring these challenges in a hostile environment.

The World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed a security breach exposing data of 600,000 Gazan households registered for aid, including names, ID numbers, phone numbers, and location information. The breach occurred in a self-registration application, prompting temporary suspension of the platform for security improvements, while aid delivery remains uninterrupted.