Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hunger blights the future of newborns in Chad

newborns in Chad

N’Djamena (Capital of Chad) – Her tiny mouth is constantly open, trying to suck in air. Adama Assan is four months old, but tips the scales at a pitiful 3.3 kilograms (7.3 pounds) — not even the average weight at birth of a typical newborn in Europe. “Normally, a baby of her age would weigh six … Read more

International migration rose despite Covid mobility curbs: UN

International migration rose despite Covid mobility curbs: UN

GENEVA, International migration rose last year despite the dramatic impact of the Covid pandemic on migration patterns, including restrictions blocking many from crossing borders, the United Nations said Wednesday. In a fresh report, the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) said the number of international migrants grew to 281 million in 2020, or 3.6 percent … Read more