Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren as 165 remain missing

About 200,000 people have fled their homes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels clash with the Congolese army and other groups while advancing towards a strategic eastern town, just days after a peace deal was brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Rwanda and the DRC. The UN reports at least 74 fatalities, primarily among civilians, due to the escalating violence in the region.

More than 9,000 children in Gaza were hospitalized for acute malnutrition in October, according to the latest UN figures, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite a ceasefire declared two months ago. Aid agencies report that Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid shipments continue, exacerbating the situation for the 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza, many of whom are suffering from the effects of prolonged conflict and displacement.

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees visited Sudan to draw attention to the deepening humanitarian crisis, which has escalated two years into a civil war. The visit highlights the urgent need for international support as millions face dire conditions, including food shortages and displacement.

The Nigerian government successfully rescued 100 schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state last month, marking a significant event in the ongoing crisis of mass kidnappings in the region. The students were returned to the state governor in Minna, highlighting the government's response to such incidents.

Nigerian authorities have successfully rescued 100 children who were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state last month, marking a significant achievement amidst ongoing security challenges in the region. The rescue operation highlights the government's commitment to addressing the alarming trend of school kidnappings.

Burkina Faso has accused the Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace, following an incident where a Nigerian military aircraft reportedly made an emergency landing due to technical issues. Nigeria has denied these allegations, asserting that the landing was necessary and not a breach of airspace.

A recent UN environment report has been criticized by its co-chair for being 'hijacked' by the US and other governments, which allegedly derailed an agreement on the study concerning fossil fuels. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in international environmental negotiations.

A recent UN report reveals that the unsustainable production of food and fossil fuels results in $5 billion of environmental damage every hour, highlighting the urgent need for transformative changes in governance, economics, and finance to prevent an inevitable collapse.