Countries: Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, Sudan . Since our last briefing, the sub-region has passed important milestones. These included the holding of critical elections and progress in institutional reforms. The main sub-regional organizatio
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . Overview The spread of the Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is accelerating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with some cases also detected in Uganda. As of 8 June, WHO reports 5
. South Sudan remains one of the least urbanized countries globally, with only about one-fifth of its population living in urban areas. However, cities and towns are expanding rapidly, mainly driven by displacement, climate pressures, and economic factors. This growth is largely unplanned and is str
. Description Les affrontements ont éclaté le samedi 6 juin 2026 à 14h47 et se sont poursuivis jusqu’au dimanche 7 juin 2026. Tout a commencé par l’incursion d’éléments du groupe armé dit « Wazalendo », placés sous le commandement d’un général autoproclamé répondant au nom d’Alphani Bukuy. Ces comba
. Risk Analysis Indonesia is forecasted to experience prolonged dry conditions during the 2026 dry season due to the combined influence of El Niño conditions and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). According to BMKG, the dry season is expected to begin earlier than normal in many regions, with 57.
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Countries: World, American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitca
. Description At 7:37 AM on 8 June 2026, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck approximately 32 km south 04° west of Maasim, Sarangani, at a depth of 33 kilometers, affecting several areas in Mindanao. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded the strongest ground shakin
. Description Déroulement des incidents : Le 4 juin 2026, dans le village de Selh, une agricultrice travaillait dans son champ de céréales lorsqu’un troupeau conduit par des femmes éleveuses peuls (Foulbé) a pénétré dans la parcelle. Une altercation s’est transformée en bagarre, au cours de laquelle
Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon . Population movements from Lebanon into the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) continued to decline following the ceasefire announced on 17 April 2026, reflecting a significant reduction in displacement compared with the peak period of the
. Description of the EventDate of event 25-05-2026 What happened, where and when? Since mid-May 2026, Syria has experienced severe flooding and rapidly rising water levels along the Euphrates River, primarily affecting Deir ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa governorates in addition to Jarabulus from Aleppo govern
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. Ukraine could recover up to 8.2 million tonnes of secondary raw materials from war-generated debris, UNDP study reveals Ukraine, 9 June 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, with financial support from the Government of Japan and in cooperation with the Ministry for De
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview As part of the monthly monitoring process of the sEAP triggers—specifically, the three-month forecast of the percentage change in precipitation and the forecast of the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), both provided by the Institute of Hyd
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Guatemalan Red Cross has activated its Early Action Protocol for drought. Based on the monitoring and technical analysis conducted by the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH), the activation of
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan .
. Description of the EventBahia Blanca District, Province of Buenos Aires.Date of event 07-03-2025What happened, where and when? On 6 March 2025, the National Meteorological Service of Argentina issued an Orange Alert for storms for the southern region of the Province of Buenos Aires, warning of a d
. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the first week of June, the Afghani exchange rate remained stable at AFN 63.8/USD, showing no change from the previous week. The Afghani continues to remain stronger than both last year (+9%) and the three-year average (+16%), helping to mo
. CERF’s Climate Action Account Climate change is driving more frequent and severe disasters, escalating humanitarian needs worldwide. Vulnerable communities – particularly in Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States and countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence – bear
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Zambia . Letter from the Emergency Relief Coordinator — Report on 2025 CERF-fun
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Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . All information is valid for 20 May - 2 June 2026 Key Points A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on 16 April. It was extended by three weeks on 23 April and again by 45 days on 15 May, bringing the current end date to mi
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. All information updated for 26 May - 2 June 2026 [1] Days 961 - 968 since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip Highlights The Gaza Strip The Israeli government has instructed Israeli forces to expand military control to up to 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip. Current control is estimated at approxi
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has secured reelection in a closely watched parliamentary election, preserving his political mandate to continue peace negotiations with neighboring Azerbaijan and pursue closer ties with the West. While many observers view the result as a rejection of pro-Rus
Senate candidate James Talarico is young, affable, and the latest incarnation of the Democratic Party’s long-standing daydream of turning Texas blue. Recent such efforts flopped (remember Beto?), but this time around, Democrats’ hope stands on two legs. First is that following a contentious GOP prim
. HIGHLIGHTS Hostilities continued with airstrikes and five new displacement orders covering 17 localities across Bekaa, the South and Nabatieh governorates triggering additional displacement. At least 3,613 deaths and 11,072 injuries due to hostilities recorded by the Ministry of Public Health sinc
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria .
Countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico .
Countries: Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador .
. The number of incidents affecting humanitarian actors in eastern DRC fell from 33 in March 2026 to 29 in April, a decrease of 12.1 per cent. Of these 29 incidents, 12 (41%) occurred in North Kivu, eight (28%) in South Kivu, six (21%) in Ituri and three (10%) in Tanganyika, while no incident was re
. The number of incidents affecting humanitarian actors in eastern DRC fell from 33 in March 2026 to 29 in April, a decrease of 12.1 per cent. Of these 29 incidents, 12 (41%) occurred in North Kivu, eight (28%) in South Kivu, six (21%) in Ituri and three (10%) in Tanganyika, while no incident was re
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kenya, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuel
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. Ключові висновки Як регіон на лінії фронту, Миколаївська область долає численні виклики внаслідок повномасштабного вторгнення, яке досі триває. Для цього було мобілізовано фінансові ресурси та реалізовано низку інтервенцій, спрямованих на підтримку процесів відбудови соціального життя та локальної
. • Under the 2026 Flash Appeal, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) requires USD 72.5 million (USD 52.9 million for the Gaza Strip and USD 19.6 million for the West Bank). This will enable FAO to support 30 500 farming households (161 000 people) with conditional cash
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