At least 6,000 children have been displaced and nearly 29,000 left without access to school in Madagascar following Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which struck the eastern coast on February 10, 2026, with winds exceeding 200 km/h, UNICEF warns. This was the second major…
By Lazarus Apunyo Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and UNICEF have initiated child protection training for community members and religious leaders in Moroto District. Lucy Otto, Assistant Commissioner for Family Affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development,…
Seven primary schools in Kotido district have seen a significant increase in enrollment and improved educational outcomes following the implementation of a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project funded by UNICEF. Donato Oola, the Kotido Chief Administrative Officer, confirmed the positive impact…
Five members of a United Nations convoy carrying aid to the war-torn Sudanese city of El-Fasher have been killed in an attack. Several people were also injured and multiple trucks burnt in Monday night’s assault, which took place near El-Koma in the…
By Joseph Logola Acts of vandalism, poor maintenance of water sources have continued to affect access to safe and clean water to residents in Kotido district and municipality. A report from UMBRELLA, a consortium of government water bodies established to support operations…