The African Tribune

In the heart of central Mali, a grim pattern of violence has resurfaced, with the Malian Armed Forces and allied militias targeting civilians in two villages under the control of Islamist armed groups. Between October 2 and 13, at least 31 civilians were killed and numerous homes were set ablaze, according to multiple testimonies gathered from survivors and local leaders. October violence leaves a trail of destruction in Ségou On October 2, soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces and dozos militiamen—traditionally hunters from the Bambara ethnic group who have participated in counterinsurgency operations for over a decade—stormed the village of Kamona. Witnesses reported that the soldiers, arriving in seven pick-ups and three armored vehicles, along with dozos on motorcycles, conducted a br...

Millions of additional people worldwide could face starvation or the threat of extreme hunger, according to a recent warning from two United Nations agencies. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlighted the growing danger in a context where international funding is becoming increasingly scarce.A joint analysis reveals that acute food insecurity is intensifying across 16 specific hotspots. The report identifies Palestine, Mali, Haiti, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen as the most critically affected areas. In these regions, populations are currently staring down the barrel of an imminent and catastrophic famine.Growing concerns in Myanmar, Nigeria, and beyondThe situation is also described as "highly concerning" in several other nations, including ...