Highlights Climate-related hazards disrupted schooling for at least 171 million students worldwide in 2025. For late 2026, more than 347 million children in nearly 100 countries and territories live in areas where El Niño is forecast to bring unusually wet or dry conditions. The window to prepare
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable cereal production prospects in 2026 Cereal import requirements forecast at near‑average level in 2026 Acute food insecurity expected to persist in 2026 amid renewed conflict Favourable cereal production prospects in 2026 Harvesting of the 2026 ...
. Observed Rainfall Moderate to heavy rains have fallen over the upper Juba catchment in the Ethiopian highlands since the start of October. Satellite estimates for 1–11 October show 50–100 mm over large parts of the upper catchment, more than is normal for this time of year. Muc...
. Observed Rainfall Heavy rains have fallen over central Somalia and the lower part of the Shabelle catchment in Ethiopia since the start of October. Satellite estimates for 1–11 October show above 100 mm over Hiraan, Galgaduud and the Gode–Kelafo area of Ethiopia, more than two ...
. Doctors, nurses and midwives are left asking the same question: what can we learn from this case to prevent another family from experiencing the same loss? Through the Maternal and Newborn Death Surveillance and Response (MNDSR) system, health teams across Afghanistan come toge...
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda . FAST FACTS On May 15, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), later confirmed to be caused by the Bundibugyo strain. As of October 11, 9,066 confirmed c...
. Desde las primeras horas de la emergencia, las delegaciones y los equipos de la Sociedad Nacional han estado verificando la información, evaluando los daños y prestando asistencia a la población en distintos puntos del país. Esta labor tiene como objetivo identificar las necesi...
Nepalese Police have arrested 24 South Korean Christians after complaints were lodged against them for “illegal religious teaching, training, and promotion.” Sources in Nepal and South Korea state that the Koreans were arrested at a gathering at the Nepal New Covenant College (NN...
A Christian man’s home and adjoining pharmacy in Pakistan’s Sheikhupura district were burned by a mob on Oct. 9 following a blasphemy allegation, sparking safety fears for his family and neighboring Christian residents. Kamran Gill, a 40-year-old father of three from Gharial Kala...
