. Description of the Event Date of event 24-01-2026 What happened, where and when? Zimbabwe faced a severe and evolving flood emergency during the 2025/26 rainfall season that lasted until March with persistent heavy rains and storm events across the country. Especially from January to February. Bet
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. Highlights Over 2.2 million people were exposed to cyclone Ditwah across 22 of the country’s 25 districts, causing more than USD 2 billion in damages and USD 1.4 billion in losses. As of 17 April 2026, DMC reported that 1,404 people were residing in 20 safety centres, while 150,329 displaced perso
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Planting of 2026 cereal crops underway Cereal output in 2025 estimated at above‑average level Prices of cereals below year‑earlier values in April 2026 About 201 000 people acutely food insecure during 2026 lean season Planting of 2026 cereal crops underway In southern and c
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. KEY MESSAGES • The economic pressures observed in March continued to intensify, emerging as a key underlying driver of the most frequently reported needs. Rising prices and the depreciation of the Syrian Pound relative to the US Dollar further reduced households’ ability to afford food, healthcare
. Karbala, 10 June 2026 Under the patronage of H.E. Abdul Rahim Jassim Al-Shammari, Minister of Agriculture, and H.E. Eng. Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi, Governor of Karbala, and as part of its efforts to support agricultural production and strengthen the resilience of rural communities to climaterelate
. Highlights Cumulatively, from 1 May – 7 June 2026, the Borno State Ministry of Health’s Cholera Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reports 8,457 Cholera cases and 85 deaths (53 facility-based and 32 community deaths) have been reported, with an overall Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 1.05 per cent. Aff
. This guidance note establishes a harmonized set of terminology for describing collective displacement sites in Gaza, for use by site management actors, clusters, and coordination bodies. It defines the main existing site types - collective centres and makeshift open-air sites - as well as providin
. This guidance note provides site management partners with a clear framework for designing and implementing core site management activities in Gaza's displacement sites. It defines the minimum set of activities expected of any organization designated as a Site Management Agency (SMA) under the SMC
. Description Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) remains a significant public health concern in Iraq during the 2026 seasonal transmission period. The disease, which is endemic in the country, is primarily associated with exposure to infected ticks, direct contact with infected livestock, and ha
. 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
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. Agenda: 1. Results of the Monitoring of Women’s Rights (2022–2025) by the National Network Women’s Consortium of Ukraine 2. Key insights from the global Women Deliver conference in Naarm (Melbourne) 3. Documenting and Investigating Crimes Against LGBTIQ+ Individuals in Situations of Armed Conflict
Countries: World, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Togo . DAKAR, 11 juin 2026 – Le HCR, l’Agence des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés, appelle à un renforcement des investiss
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. Description of the Event Date of event 21-05-2026 What happened, where and when? On 15 May 2026, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (BVD) caused by the Bundibugyo strain in Ituri Province, in the northeastern part of
. Description of the Event Date of event 24-01-2026 What happened, where and when? Zimbabwe faced a severe and evolving flood emergency during the 2025/26 rainfall season that lasted until March with persistent heavy rains and storm events across the country. Especially from January to February. Bet
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Australia, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine. The last three years have exacted a devastating and dehumanising toll on civilians and deepened mistrust a
Countries: World, Canada . Announced on the International Day of Play and on the eve of the first FIFA World Cup 2026™ match in Canada, this investment reflects Canada’s commitment to advancing innovative approaches to education and child development through sport and play. This funding will support
. Soutenue par le bureau Conduite et Discipline (CDT) de la MONUSCO/Goma, cette initiative vise à apporter une réponse concrète aux défis sociaux, psychologiques et économiques auxquels sont confrontées plusieurs victimes d’exploitation et d’abus sexuels impliquant le personnel de la Mission. Ce pro
. Supported by MONUSCO’s Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) in Goma, the initiative aims to provide a concrete response to the social, psychological, and economic challenges faced by victims of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Mission personnel. The project seeks to restore the dignity of bene
. Key Messages Conflict-affected areas in the east of the country are expected to remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3), with some populations in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) along frontline areas. Violence in the DRC continues unabated with ongoing clashes, despite the continued withdrawal of M23 rebels from c
. Key Messages Through September 2026, the combined effects of insecurity, economic disruptions, and difficulties accessing livelihoods will continue to drive high levels of acute food insecurity across the country. Most districts will remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3), while a significant portion of t
. Key Messages Many areas in the northeast, southeast, and northwest will face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes from May through September, particularly in prefectures most affected by insecurity and isolation, where access to fields, income-generating opportunities, and major trade routes remain sever
. Key Messages Following the escalation of insecurity after the coordinated attacks at the end of April, food insecurity in Kidal is expected to deteriorate from Crisis (IPC Phase 3) to Emergency (IPC Phase 4) starting in June, with a small proportion of poor and displaced households facing Catastro
. Key Messages As of May, Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes persist in Karo-Peli and Stressed! (IPC Phase 2!) outcomes persist in Djelgodji and Yagha. Income from water sales, artisanal gold mining, and remittances from relatives remains insufficient to finance food purchases, despite the availability
. SUMMARY OF THE EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL The IFRC The Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) has approved a total of CHF 274,969 CHF for the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan. The approved amount consists of an immediate allocation of CHF 77,227 for readiness, CHF 110,361 for prepositioning and CHF
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. To Save Civilians, Urgent Action is Needed Ramzi Kaiss Lebanon Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Israeli killings of civilians and displacement of hundreds of thousands of Lebanese civilians have continued unabated, despite the declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah on Apri
From June 5-25, 48 churches and Christian organizations across South Korea are joining together to pray for the gospel to reunify North Korea and South Korea, and for imprisoned missionaries in North Korea to be released. Peace Korea has held 21-day prayer meetings in Seire since 2007, following Dan
. FAST FACTS On May 15, the DRC officially declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). As of June 10, 635 confirmed EVD cases and 127 confirmed EVD deaths had been reported in the DRC, with 19 confirmed cases and two confirmed deaths in Uganda. In the DRC, the outbreak remains centered in Itu
. FAST FACTS On June 8, a powerful earthquake struck the Mindanao region in southern Philippines. Sarangani is among the hardest-hit provinces. Immediate needs include food assistance, safe drinking water, emergency shelter, infrastructure rehabilitation, livelihood recovery and psychosocial support
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A proposal by the nation’s largest Protestant denomination to ban churches that have women pastors or let women preach on Sunday mornings passed overwhelmingly on Wednesday, marking the first step toward enshrining the ban in the Southern Baptist Convention’s constitution. Almost three-quarters (74.
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