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Wounded from anti-UN protests flood DR Congo hospitals
17 Apr  World
Hospitals in DR Congo's troubled North Kivu province have been overwhelmed by people wounded by weapons after violent protests over the UN's perceived failure to stem civilian massacres
Red Cross to help 500 million get Covid shots
4 Feb  World
The Red Cross launched a plan Thursday to help vaccinate 500 million people against Covid-19 in over 100 countries, warning that leaving out the world's poorest could seriously backfire.
Red Cross performs 9,150 surgical operations in Maiduguri in 18 months
23 Nov  Nigeria
At least 9,150 patients received surgical care from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maiduguri in the last 18 months, its Head of Delegation, Mr Eloi Fillion, said on Monday.
Nigerian Red Cross, Mall D’Oasis begin $26million Ikoyi property redevelopment
23 Nov  Real Estate
Apparently bracing for the current wave of real estate developments in the nation’s commercial capital, the Nigerian Red Cross Society has flagged off the reconstruction of its strategically located property
22,000 missing in Nigerian Boko Haram jihad, Red Cross says
12 Sep 2019  Nigeria
Nearly 22,000 people, mostly children, are missing as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria, the Red Cross said on Thursday.
ICPC probes N200m allegedly missing in Red Cross
21 Aug 2019  Nigeria
Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC) has begun a full investigation into the alleged missing N200 million at the Adamawa State chapter of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS).
ECOWAS, Red Cross move to protect civilians during conflicts
5 Nov 2018  Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have validated...
UN decries killing of abducted aid worker in Borno
19 Sep 2018  Nigeria
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has condemned the killing of abducted 25-year-old midwife and aid worker, Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa, in Borno State.
Red Cross marks 30th anniversary with exhibition, school competition
10 May 2018  Nigeria
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has held a photo exhibition in Abuja in commemoration of its 30th anniversary in the country. The exhibition tagged Through their eyes featured a collage of 50 photographs by youths living everyday with the consequences of armed conflict or violence. “The exhibition puts the spotlight on what…
Gunmen kidnap German nurse in Somalia capital
3 May 2018  World
Armed men abducted a German nurse working for the International Committee of the Red Cross from a compound in Somalia's capital Mogadishu in what the government said Thursday was believed to be an inside job.
Red Cross, Elumelu Foundation to empower 200 entrepreneurs
25 Jan 2018  Appointments
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to empower 200 entrepreneurs from North East and Niger Delta regions.
At least 8 killed, 20 missing in Colombia floods
19 Apr 2017  World
Flooding and mudslides in central Colombia have killed at least eight people, the Red Cross said Wednesday, causing alarm in a country still recovering from mudslides that killed hundreds.