UNACCEPTABLE – GOV. ALIA BLASTS MBALOM KILLINGS, ASSURES JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS. (PHOTO).

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 UNACCEPTABLE – GOV. ALIA BLASTS MBALOM KILLINGS, ASSURES JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS  Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has condemned the latest attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable, while assuring residents of intensified efforts to protect lives and property. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor reacted to reports of an assault by suspected armed herdsmen on the community, an incident that adds to recurring security concerns in parts of the state. Alia said the attack represents a direct threat to the peace and security of Benue, noting a disturbing pattern of what he described as calculated and selective assaults. He expressed sympathy to affected families and reiterated his administration’s resolve to confront criminal elements. The governor also commended the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for their swift response, adding that operatives are already...

U. S. ANNOUNCES OVET $1 BILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY AND OTHET CHALLENGES IN AFRICA. (PHOTO).


 US Announces Over $1 Billion in Humanitarian Aid to Combat Food Insecurity and Other Challenges in Africa


The United States will provide more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian aid to address food insecurity and other critical needs in 31 African countries. Announced during President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola, the funding includes nearly $823 million through USAID, with over $202 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation, and almost $186 million through the U.S. Department of State.


This announcement reaffirms the U.S. commitment to addressing the growing food insecurity crisis in Africa, which faces the highest percentage of people experiencing hunger globally. According to the UN, nearly 300 million people in Africa faced hunger in 2023, with the number of those suffering from acute food insecurity and malnutrition continuing to rise due to armed conflict, extreme weather, and natural disasters.


The funding will support life-saving assistance, including emergency health care, water, sanitation, and hygiene services, and help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It will also address essential needs like protection, mental health, education, and shelter for vulnerable populations, including refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).


Additionally, USAID will use funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide food assistance by purchasing, shipping, and distributing U.S. agricultural commodities to East and Central Africa.


This new aid is part of the U.S.’s ongoing efforts to support African communities in need. The U.S. continues to urge other donors to contribute to addressing the increasing humanitarian crisis. In fiscal year 2024, the U.S. provided nearly $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance across sub-Saharan Africa, but much more is needed to meet the rising demands.

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