Nine To Noon South Africa correspondent Debora Patta
Nov 16, 2025
Debora Patta, an investigative journalist and Africa correspondent based in South Africa, delves into crucial issues affecting the continent. She discusses the UN's inquiry into mass killings in Sudan, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and alarming levels of child malnutrition. Patta also examines the implications of the U.S. absence at the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa and refutes the false narrative of a white genocide in the country. Additionally, she connects deadly landslides in Kenya and Uganda to climate change, shedding light on their devastating impact.
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Al-Fasha Massacre And Access Crisis
- Sudan's Al-Fasha falls and videos suggest celebrations of mass killings possibly targeting non-Arab groups.
- The UN and ICC are seeking investigations but access and accountability remain extremely difficult.
Reporting From Near Darfur
- Debora Patta recounts visiting Sudan earlier and notes it was nearly impossible to reach Darfur and deliver aid.
- She describes long sieges, scarce food, and severe obstacles for humanitarian access.
Humanitarian Collapse And Funding Shortfalls
- Nearly half of Sudan's population faces dire food insecurity with hundreds of thousands of children acutely malnourished.
- Funding cuts, including reduction of USAID support, have worsened the humanitarian collapse and increased starvation risk.