. 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
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Countries: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania . Context and Background Communities across the Sahel continue to face deep and overlapping crises driven by dwindling natural resources, the impacts of climate change, persistent violence, and communal tensions. Limited access to electricity, which is affe
USA (MNN) — Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that only 25 percent of parents regularly talk to their kids about religion. Greg Yoder of Keys for Kids Ministries calls it a missed op
Pakistan (MNN) — An acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta has renewed concerns about the safety of women across Pakistan. Doctor Mahnoor Nasir was attacked while working at a hospital in Quetta on Saturday, sparking protests and calls for greater protections for women. The incident also highlight
Middle East (MNN) — Imagine a map of the world, with a small fire hovering over every country where active conflict is happening. There would be many fires to track, wouldn’t there? People in the Middle East today live in the midst of conflicts that are anything but simple. Roots go deep, and histor
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. The aid entering Gaza has remained largely insufficient, both in quantity and in quality, while nearly the entire population depends on life-saving services. The recent decision by the Israeli High Court to reject the INGOs’ appeal regarding the registration law is deeply concerning. The registrat
. On 24 May 2026, an armed group affiliated with the self-proclaimed LAAF, the de facto authorities in eastern and southern Libya, arbitrarily arrested the 10 humanitarian activists from eight different countries. The four men and six women were arrested while en route to Sirte to negotiate with loc
. Between January and May, more than 420,800 people were displaced across South Sudan due to conflict, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix figures. This includes over 324,100 people displaced by violence in Jonglei State: 261,570 within Jonglei; nearly 29,000 to Mingkaman in Awerial County
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. The team’s presence is necessary to strengthen and help maintain the IAEA-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Friday, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi informed the IAEA Board of Governors this week. The Russian Federation and Ukraine agreed to a temporary localized ceasefire – the si
Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Food security impacts of organized criminal violence in Ecuador Key Messages FEWS NET estimates that 1.0-2.49 million people (5-15 percent of Ecuador’s population) will require humanitarian food assistance in 2026. Acute food insecur
. Elle a également accentué la pression sur les moyens de subsistance et l’accès aux services essentiels. Face à cette situation critique, le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) a apporté un soutien afin de répondre aux besoins urgents des personnes affectées ; en assurant parallèlement la
Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico . Las ambulancias encuentran mayores riesgos para el traslado seguro de los pacientes. La infraestructura de los centros de salud puede ser dañada durante los enfrentamientos, y su funcionamiento se ve a menudo interrumpido. Mientras que los pacientes, ya
Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico . Les ambulances sont confrontées à des risques plus importants pour transporter les patients en toute sécurité. L’infrastructure sanitaire peut être endommagée lors des affrontements, et son fonctionnement est souvent interrompu. Les patients, quant à eux
. Key Messages In Northeast Syria (NES), Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist as worsening economic constraints continue to erode household purchasing power and food access. Increasing fuel prices (up 17.33 percent in USD, with ongoing SYP depreciation amplifying the impact in local currency) have
. Key Messages FEWS NET continues to assess a credible risk of Famine (IPC Phase 5) in Bay Bakool Low Potential Agropastoral and Sorghum High Potential Agropastoral Livelihood Zones between June and September. In the most likely scenario, Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes with a small share of the po
. Key Messages The October to May rainy season in Angola was very dry compared to average and poorly distributed, including both heavy rainfall periods and long dry spells. In western and coastal Angola, the rains started over a month late, and conditions remained very dry, with below-average rainfa
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
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