Country: Pakistan Source: Government of Pakistan Please refer to the attached file. NDMA Monsoon 2026 Daily Situation Report No 81, covering period from 1300 hours 13 September to 1300 hours 14 September 2026 along with following data as per Annexures as shown against each is enclosed:-
ReliefWeb•Government of Pakistan15 Sept
Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 August 2026, the LPA located east of Infanta, Quezon developed into Tropical Depression (TD) Luis. On 02 August 2026, TD Luis brought moderate to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly in the Cagayan Valley Region. Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall was also experienced in parts of La Union and Pangasinan. The effects of TD Luis also extended to the Bicol Region, where a Yellow Rainfall Warning was raised over Camarines Norte due to the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and communities near river channels. Moderate to heavy rainfall also affected parts of Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel for all types of vessels in the Province of Catanduanes and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte due to hazardous sea conditions. On 03 August 2026, TD Luis brought rains accompanied by gusty winds over the Province of Aurora, while the rest of Central Luzon experienced cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms associated with the tropical cyclone (TC). At 11:00 PM on the same day, TD Luis weakened into a LPA while in the vicinity of Peñablanca, Cagayan. On 04 August 2026, the LPA west of La Union developed into TD “Maymay”. The TD remained over the sea west of La Union, intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS), and gradually moved northward and east-northeastward toward the Ilocos area on the following day. On 06 August 2026, “Maymay” made landfall near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, traversed Northern Luzon and then moved over the Philippine Sea while weakening into a TD. By 07 August 2026, “Maymay” had weakened into an LPA over the Philippine Sea. On 08 August 2026, the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (SWM) continued to affect the country, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds in several areas. In Western Visayas, flooding and strong winds were reported in Antique, Aklan, and Iloilo City, while sea trips were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded in several ports. A tornado also struck parts of Iloilo City, damaging roofs, power lines, and trees. Flooding was likewise reported in several areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). On 18 August 2026, the LPA located 1,025 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.4°N, 131.8°E) developed into TD “Neneng”. On 19 August 2026, TD “Neneng” slightly intensified as it moved northwestward over the sea east of Batanes. On 20 August 2026, TD “Neneng” weakened into a LPA and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). On 28 August 2026, an LPA was estimated based on all available data at 720 km East of Itbayat, Batanes. On 30 August 2026, the LPA located 1,225 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon developed into TD “Pilandok”. On 01 September 2026, 8:00 AM, Tropical Depression "PILANDOK" intensified into a Tropical Storm with the international name "KROVANH" . On 03 September 2026, 4:30 AM. Tropical Storm "PILANDOK" exited PAR. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII, IX, and NCR, is in close coordination with the affected Local Government Units (LGUs), to monitor the situation and ensure the provision of necessary assistance to the affected population. Meanwhile, the DSWD FOs NCR, CAR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII and IX have already provided relief assistance to address the immediate needs of the affected families and individuals. Additionally, the DSWD ensures the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and dedicated IDP Protection mechanisms, while continuously working with affected LGUs to support response and recovery efforts.
ReliefWeb•Government of the Philippines15 Sept
Country: Indonesia Source: Indonesia Humanitarian Coordination Platform Please refer to the attached file. Urgent Needs • The JNA was conducted from 19 August to 4 September 2026, with primary data collection carried out on 24-26 August at 143 survey locations/points across 35 sub-districts in seven affected districts. The JNA was led by Humanitarian Forum Indonesia (HFI), coordinated by WVI, and involved 20 national and local organizations. Overall, the main JNA findings include: o People are staying close to home - recovery strategies should follow where people are. Most JNA locations reported the use of tents/tarpaulins near homes; the response should therefore prioritize shelter-in-place, safe return, repair, and self-recovery. o Protection risks in displacement settings are becoming as important as shelter needs. 86.01% of JNA locations had no private space, and nearly half reported that basic facilities were difficult to access for at-risk groups. o A secondary health emergency may emerge from living conditions rather than the earthquake itself. Acute respiratory infections (ARI) were reported in 62.24% of locations, skin diseases in 47.55%, and gastrointestinal infections in 41.26%, while outreach services and access to medicines remain limited. o Markets are functioning, but affected households may not be able to afford what is available. Goods are generally available, but staple-food and fuel prices are under pressure, while household purchasing power is a major constraint. o Assistance has reached many locations, but coverage and quality remain uneven. A total of 42 JNA locations had not yet received food assistance, and some locations still reported people not receiving food. • Priority needs by sector include: 1. WASH Sector: ensure safe and sustainable access to clean water and drinking water; increase the availability of adequate and inclusive latrines; and expand handwashing-with-soap facilities at strategic locations. These efforts should be supported by improved solid-waste and wastewater management, strengthened hygiene and healthy-behaviour promotion through the Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM) approach, and easy-to-understand education materials. Active involvement of communities and local stakeholders is also important to ensure service sustainability. Particular attention is needed to improve access to clean water in areas with the lowest coverage, especially Sikka and Manggarai districts. 2. Shelter Sector: provide shelter-in-place (shelter established near displaced households' homes) to support safe return; provide family spaces or tents that ensure privacy and protection for at-risk groups in communal shelters; and improve the quantity and quality of basic household items, accessibility, and safety in temporary shelters. 3. Food and Nutrition Sector: ensure food assistance reaches all affected locations; expand communal kitchen services; provide cooking-related supplies; prioritize the nutritional needs of at-risk groups (infants, young children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women); and prepare mixed assistance modalities (in-kind, cash, and vouchers) based on market assessments. 4. Health Sector: strengthen primary, mobile, and outreach health services, particularly in hard-to-reach areas; ensure the availability of essential medicines and continuity of treatment for chronic diseases; strengthen referral systems and health transportation; improve prevention of communicable and environment-related diseases; and ensure mental health, reproductive health, and inclusive services for at-risk groups through close coordination with the WASH and Shelter sectors. 5. Market Access: access differs across districts, particularly between urban and rural/remote areas. Market functionality is uneven across districts and does not automatically ensure that household needs are met. Three main issues affect market conditions in Flores: physical access (people in remote areas still face long distances and travel times to markets); availability of certain commodities (particularly medicines and materials for shelter repair, which are more limited); and household purchasing power (households are under economic pressure and have begun reducing food consumption).
ReliefWeb•Indonesia Humanitarian Coordination Platform15 Sept
Country: Philippines Source: Government of the Philippines Please refer to the attached file. I. Situation Overview On 30 July 2026 at 4:00 PM, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA 07f) affected the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. On the same day, the trough of the LPA brought continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods in Zamboanga City. On 01 August 2026, the LPA located east of Infanta, Quezon developed into Tropical Depression (TD) Luis. On 02 August 2026, TD Luis brought moderate to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across Northern and Central Luzon, resulting in flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly in the Cagayan Valley Region. Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall was also experienced in parts of La Union and Pangasinan. The effects of TD Luis also extended to the Bicol Region, where a Yellow Rainfall Warning was raised over Camarines Norte due to the risk of flooding in low-lying areas and communities near river channels. Moderate to heavy rainfall also affected parts of Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended sea travel for all types of vessels in the Province of Catanduanes and the eastern portion of Camarines Norte due to hazardous sea conditions. On 03 August 2026, TD Luis brought rains accompanied by gusty winds over the Province of Aurora, while the rest of Central Luzon experienced cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms associated with the tropical cyclone (TC). At 11:00 PM on the same day, TD Luis weakened into a LPA while in the vicinity of Peñablanca, Cagayan. On 04 August 2026, the LPA west of La Union developed into TD “Maymay”. The TD remained over the sea west of La Union, intensified into a Tropical Storm (TS), and gradually moved northward and east-northeastward toward the Ilocos area on the following day. On 06 August 2026, “Maymay” made landfall near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, traversed Northern Luzon and then moved over the Philippine Sea while weakening into a TD. By 07 August 2026, “Maymay” had weakened into an LPA over the Philippine Sea. On 08 August 2026, the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (SWM) continued to affect the country, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds in several areas. In Western Visayas, flooding and strong winds were reported in Antique, Aklan, and Iloilo City, while sea trips were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded in several ports. A tornado also struck parts of Iloilo City, damaging roofs, power lines, and trees. Flooding was likewise reported in several areas in the National Capital Region (NCR). On 18 August 2026, the LPA located 1,025 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (20.4°N, 131.8°E) developed into TD “Neneng”. On 19 August 2026, TD “Neneng” slightly intensified as it moved northwestward over the sea east of Batanes. On 20 August 2026, TD “Neneng” weakened into a LPA and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). On 28 August 2026, an LPA was estimated based on all available data at 720 km East of Itbayat, Batanes. On 30 August 2026, the LPA located 1,225 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon developed into TD “Pilandok”. On 01 September 2026, 8:00 AM, Tropical Depression "PILANDOK" intensified into a Tropical Storm with the international name "KROVANH" . On 03 September 2026, 4:30 AM. Tropical Storm "PILANDOK" exited PAR. In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Offices (FOs) Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII, IX, and NCR, is in close coordination with the affected Local Government Units (LGUs), to monitor the situation and ensure the provision of necessary assistance to the affected population. Meanwhile, the DSWD FOs NCR, CAR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII and IX have already provided relief assistance to address the immediate needs of the affected families and individuals. Additionally, the DSWD ensures the protection of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and dedicated IDP Protection mechanisms, while continuously working with affected LGUs to support response and recovery efforts.
ReliefWeb•Government of the Philippines15 Sept
Countries: World, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Source: Government of the United Kingdom Hundreds of thousands of people around the world will be helped to prepare for extreme weather conditions next year. UK funding will support hundreds of thousands around the world to prepare for droughts, floods and food shortages before they escalate into humanitarian emergencies. Announcement follows devastating extreme weather this year, and will mitigate global impact by helping vulnerable communities protect livestock, reinforce homes and provide support to farmers before disaster hits. Comes ahead of UK Minister for Development speech setting out values-led modern approach to international development. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world will be helped to prepare for extreme weather conditions next year, as the UK steps up support for countries most at risk from El Niño. Up to £15 million is being made available through the Humanitarian Crisis Fund to support anticipatory action in countries most at risk from El Niño. Depending on the season, this includes drought-prone parts of southern Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America, as well as flood-affected regions of East Africa and South America. UK funding will support practical and proven interventions that help communities prepare for extreme weather. These include vaccinating livestock before drought conditions take hold, reinforcing homes ahead of flooding, and providing cash support to farming families so they can buy essential supplies and protect their livelihoods. The impacts of extreme weather are felt everywhere, threatening lives, damaging harvests and disrupting food supplies, in the UK and around the world. As scientists warn a strengthening El Niño could trigger even more severe conditions in the coming months, the UK is acting now to help communities prepare before the worst impacts are felt. Kirsty McNeill, Minister for Development, said: The climate crisis isn’t something that’s round the corner – it’s already here and people need our help right now. The lesson of recent years is simple: climate shocks do not stop at national borders, whether that means extreme weather, pressure on food supplies or rising costs for families, shocks can affect all of us, wherever we live. That is why acting early matters, helping people in vulnerable communities prepare before disaster strikes so we can save lives and reduce suffering. It makes financial sense too - acting now to prepare costs less than picking up the pieces afterwards. Using the best science, forecasting and international partnerships to get ahead of risks before they become crises is a smarter approach to resilience and security. The announcement comes as the Minister for Development sets out her vision for a modern approach to development in a speech at the New Economics Foundation. In the speech, she will argue that the biggest global challenges demand a new focus on “mutual interest and shared resilience”. She will make the case that health security, climate security, economic security, human security, and food security affect us all, and that “the global problems we face today are not ones that any one country can deal with alone”. Around 35% of humanitarian shocks can be predicted in advance, yet less than 1% of global humanitarian funding is currently allocated to anticipatory action. The UK is a global leader in anticipatory action, working with partners to use early warning systems and pre-arranged finance to reduce suffering before it escalates and leading global efforts to scale-up early action before crises hit. Taking action early helps protect lives, reduce suffering and lower the long-term costs of responding to crises after they have escalated. Evidence consistently shows that acting early delivers better outcomes and better value than waiting until disaster has already caused widespread damage. Studies have shown proactive drought responses in the Horn of Africa could have prevented an estimated $2.5 billion in lost incomes and assets. Just as families insure their homes or businesses plan for a downturn, early action is helping to reduce costs and save lives by acting before a crisis takes hold, rather than paying a much higher price afterwards. Alongside efforts to tackle the global impact of extreme weather, the government is taking immediate action to build resilience at home. This includes investing £1.4 billion in flood defences this year as part of the largest flood defence programme in English history, building nine new reservoirs, and announcing a £65 million support package to help British farmers impacted by drought. Lisa Doughten, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said: In a world of increasing climate and humanitarian risks, we need to move from reacting to getting ahead of them. Anticipatory action based on credible forecasts save lives, reduces suffering and makes every humanitarian dollar go further. Partnerships and investments like this are essential to building a faster, more cost-effective humanitarian system that puts vulnerable communities at the centre. Aditya Bahadur, Director of Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, said: As we approach the breach of the landmark 1.5C temperature threshold, we are set for a future with more frequent and intense, unprecedented events. Every tool in our toolbox needs to be deployed to manage the immense risk that confronts our most vulnerable communities. ‘Anticipatory action’ has proven immensely effective in preventing or reducing impacts on lives and livelihoods. From enhancing food security and reducing loss of livestock to preventing death and safeguarding assets - anticipatory action has consistently proven to be an impactful investment. Christina Bennett CEO, START Network said: When we know a drought is coming, we must not wait for families to lose their crops and incomes before we act. For communities now facing the impacts of El Niño, a small investment made early can make the difference between coping and crisis. Through Start Network’s work, we’ve seen that when support reaches people before a drought takes hold, families are better able to protect their harvests, keep their livestock healthy and put food on the table. Acting early helps people weather hard times with dignity, while reducing the human and financial cost of disaster. Professor Liz Stephens, University of Reading, said: El Niño loads the dice for extreme weather in many regions of the world, and advances in weather and climate prediction mean that El Niño events can be forecast many months in advance. This gives us a lengthy window of opportunity for anticipatory action to support communities to prepare and protect themselves, rather than waiting until disaster strikes and costly emergency assistance is needed. Daniel Clarke, Executive Director, Centre for Disaster Protection, said: Anticipatory action is one of the best-evidenced tools in disaster financing. In Bangladesh, families given cash five days before a flood hit were 62% less likely to go hungry, because they had time to prepare, not scramble to recover after the destruction. Scaling up anticipatory action effectively needs more than money: countries in the lead, backed by donors and investors who are ready to fund it for the long term, not just step in when disaster strikes. BACKGROUND El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern that typically occurs every two to seven years. What makes it different this year, which is forecast to be the largest El Niño in living memory, is the high levels of heat in the ocean which, according to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), could significantly shift rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide, fuelling extreme weather. The UK is bringing together science, humanitarian expertise and innovative finance to help countries prepare for El Niño before disaster strikes. This new support for anticipatory action, which will be allocated from the Humanitarian Crisis Fund, is one part of a broader UK response. This includes the new FCDO-Met Office partnership to expand access to AI-powered weather forecasting and early warning systems. By combining cutting-edge technology with UK scientific expertise, the partnership will help countries better predict, prepare for and respond to extreme weather events. The UK is working closely with global financial institutions to push for an earlier, better coordinated response and deployment of emergency finance for countries at greatest risk. By investing in early warning systems and pre-arranged financing, we are able to better monitor and respond to the emerging climate and food security risks before they turn into crises. The UK is supporting governments in priority countries to protect food production, livelihoods and markets before crises escalate. This includes shaping the World Bank’s Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit, launched in early 2024, which enables countries to access pre-arranged financing and repurpose unused project funds when a shock hits. The UK is working through the Multilateral Development Banks and UN humanitarian system to inform the wider disaster risk finance and insurance agenda to ensure vulnerable countries and communities have the finance and tools they need to reduce the impact of climate-related shocks. The UK-led Sevilla Platform for Action on Pre-arranged Finance aims to increase the proportion of pre-arranged finance within crisis finance from 2% towards 20% by 2035, helping move the international system from reacting to crises towards anticipating and preventing them. Media enquiries Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk Telephone 020 7008 3100 Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.
ReliefWeb•Government of the United Kingdom15 Sept
Country: Yemen Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Key Highlights • The conflict has entered a multi-front, mass-casualty phase. Since Sitrep #2 the Marib front has re-ignited alongside the West Coast and Taiz. Marib City recorded 469 casualties on 9 September, the largest single-day toll of the emergency, followed by 177 on 10 September and 219 on 11 September. Casualties reported in the seven days of this period (1,746) exceed the entire cumulative toll at the last report. • Casualty burden has more than doubled in one week. Cumulative casualties rose from 1,137 (register re-issued 9 September) to 2,883 as of 12 September: 2,379 injuries and 504 deaths. The case-fatality ratio remains at 17%, consistent with blast and shelling injuries reaching hospitals late. Marib now carries 49% of the cumulative burden and Taiz/West Coast 43%; Lahj has emerged as a third recurrent source (149 casualties, 126 of them this period). • DFA forces seized the Bab el Mandeb coast on 10–11 September. Mocha, Dhubab and Perim (Mayyun) Island are under DFA control. Al-Mokha, the casualty collection point for the West Coast and the head of the ambulance corridor to Aden, is no longer accessible to the IRG-side health system; Taiz city has lost its western approaches and must plan for isolation. • Displacement has become a mass movement across six governorates. Exec. Unit for IDPs reports through 11 September, 11,096 displaced families (~77,789 people) verified across Taiz, Lahj, Al-Hodeidah, Aden, Abyan and Shabwah, up sharply from 1,790 households on 4 September and IOM’s 46,000 estimate on 10 September. Taiz accounts for the largest share (6,436 families), followed by Lahj (2,338) and Al-Hodeidah (1,471). Displacement continues, with villages emptied in Maqbanah, Jabal Habashi and Al Ma’afer, overnight departures from Mokha, and reported movement north towards Ibb. Many families have been displaced for a second or third time. In Taiz, an estimated 2,685 women and girls of reproductive age, including 240 pregnant women, are among those registered. IOM suspended operational movements on 11 September due to the deteriorating security environment. • Attacks on health care and civilians in camps. Seven health facilities or assets have been damaged, put out of service or directly hit in Taiz, Lahj and Al-Hodeidah. Asdas IDP camp in Raghwan (Marib) was shelled on 7 September, killing two children and injuring eight. • MoPHP has issued a 72-hour operational package and a formal support request to WHO (9 September): ten ambulances deployed from Aden to Al-Mokha, blood to 22 May Surgical and Aboud hospitals, two supply trucks to Taiz and the West Coast, a unified casualty line list, and nine prioritised requests to WHO led by trauma/anaesthesia supplies, blood-bank consumables and fuel. • WHO's third dispatch is under way. In line with the MoPHP request, surgical supplies, commodities and antibiotics are being dispatched to four hospitals: 22 May Hospital and Al-Gamhoriah Teaching Hospital in Aden, and Marib General Hospital Authority and Kara Hospital in Marib governorate. The Aden consignments are being dispatched on 13 September; the Marib consignments are ready. WHO is also procuring 17,000 single blood bags (450 ml) and 3,000 paediatric blood bags (250 ml), at an estimated cost of US$ 32,000, in response to the MoPHP blood-bank request. The Aden warehouse remains at stock-out for normal saline, sterile surgical gloves, atropine and potassium chloride, and without TESK/trauma kits and anaesthetic drugs.
ReliefWeb•World Health Organization15 Sept
Country: Nepal Source: IMPACT Initiatives Please refer to the attached Map.
ReliefWeb•IMPACT Initiatives15 Sept
Country: World Source: ALNAP Please refer to the attached file. For almost 20 years, ALNAP 's State of the Humanitarian System (SOHS) report has tracked how international humanitarian action is performing. The sixth edition assesses the international humanitarian system during 2022-2025, a period marked by escalating humanitarian needs, major geopolitical shifts and the largest contraction in humanitarian funding in recent history. It examines what is working, what is not, and what today's pressures mean for the future of humanitarian action. The full report is available via ALNAP's website .
ReliefWeb•ALNAP15 Sept
Country: Liberia Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 24-08-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 19 and 26 August 2026, Liberia experienced a prolonged period of heavy rainfall that affected multiple parts of the country. Initial flooding and localized impacts were reported from 19 August onwards in several communities; however, the situation deteriorated significantly on 24 August 2026, when exceptionally intense rainfall caused widespread overflow of rivers, drainage systems, and waterways, resulting in severe flooding across multiple counties simultaneously. While seasonal flooding occurs regularly in Liberia during the rainy season, the situation on 24 August represented a clear escalation beyond normal seasonal impacts. The volume and intensity of rainfall exceeded the capacity of existing drainage infrastructure and flood mitigation measures, causing extensive inundation of residential communities, major transportation routes, public facilities, and essential services. The floods rapidly expanded from localized incidents into a large-scale multi-county emergency affecting Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa, Bomi, Nimba, River Gee, Bong, and other areas across the country. The significance of 24 August lies in the fact that this was the point at which the scale of humanitarian consequences exceeded the coping capacity of affected communities and local response mechanisms. Assessments conducted immediately after the flooding confirmed widespread destruction of homes, large-scale displacement, contamination of water sources, disruption of livelihoods, damage to public infrastructure, and growing public health risks. These impacts far exceeded those typically associated with routine seasonal flooding and generated humanitarian needs requiring external support. According to preliminary reports, more than 76,000 people from over 15,200 households were affected, while more than 5,000 people were displaced from their homes. Thousands of houses, schools, health facilities, community structures, and livelihood assets were damaged or destroyed. In several locations, families lost food stocks, household belongings, productive assets, and sources of income, significantly reducing their ability to recover without assistance. The event was further distinguished by its geographic scale. Unlike localized seasonal floods that affect specific communities, the impacts of the 24 August floods were observed simultaneously across several counties, placing considerable pressure on government authorities, local communities, and humanitarian actors. The widespread nature of the disaster stretched available response capacities and created substantial unmet needs across multiple sectors, including shelter, water and sanitation, health, household recovery, and protection. Rapid assessments conducted by the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), in coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and local authorities, identified significant humanitarian needs requiring immediate intervention. Within the targeted operational areas alone, 1,225 households (6,125 people) were identified as requiring urgent assistance, including 350 households whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged and require shelter reconstruction support. Assessments also confirmed contaminated water sources, increased risks of waterborne diseases and malaria, loss of household assets and livelihoods, and growing psychosocial distress among affected populations. Therefore, while rainfall began on 19 August and impacts accumulated over several days, 24 August 2026 is identified as the date of impact and escalation because it marked the point at which flooding reached exceptional levels, humanitarian needs surpassed local response capacities, and emergency intervention became necessary. The scale, severity, geographic spread, and humanitarian consequences observed after 24 August clearly distinguish this event from routine seasonal flooding and justify the activation of a DREF-supported response.
ReliefWeb•International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies15 Sept
Country: World Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Highlights • WHO conducted a global mpox rapid risk assessment in August 2026; the overall global public health risk associated with the mpox multi-country outbreak was again assessed as moderate. • WHO continues to consider the ongoing multi-country mpox outbreak a graded emergency, with new outbreaks reported in multiple countries and over a thousand confirmed cases reported every month. All countries and partners are thus strongly encouraged to sustain surveillance and notification for mpox, along with coordinated preparedness and response activities in all technical areas in line with WHO guidance. • The WHO Director-General’s standing recommendations on mpox issued under the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) have, therefore, been extended until August 2027. • A global multi-partner initiative to improve access to mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The initiative creates a new long-term mechanism under the established International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision for countries to request mpox vaccines for outbreak response. • Transmission of mpox continues to affect key populations largely through sexual transmission, often followed by household spread and community outbreaks. All clades of monkeypox virus (MPXV) continue to circulate. • In July 2026, 32 countries across four WHO regions reported 1370 confirmed mpox cases, including seven deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR] 0.5%). About three-quarters of these cases were reported in the WHO African Region. • In July 2026, Madagascar, Angola, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya reported the most cases. • In July 2026, the WHO African region reported more confirmed cases than in June, while the Region of the Americas, Western Pacific, European, and South-East Asia regions reported fewer cases. The Eastern Mediterranean Region reported no confirmed cases in July 2026, like in June. • Eleven countries in Africa have reported active transmission of mpox in the last six weeks (6 July – 16 August 2026), with 1153 confirmed cases, including seven deaths (CFR 0.6%). Madagascar, Angola, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon reported the highest number of cases during this period. • Two countries, Chile and Hungary, have reported mpox due to clade Ib MPXV for the first time. • Czechia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereafter “the United Kingdom”) have reported community transmission of clade Ib MPXV, including among men who have sex with men.
ReliefWeb•World Health Organization15 Sept
Country: Lesotho Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Lesotho Red Cross society has activated the Early Action Protocol for drought. This is based on the evolving El Niño conditions that will affect the 2026/2027 rainfall season, which is also a critical period for the country as it coincides with the main agricultural production season. The El Niño conditions are expected to influence rainfall patterns, with below-normal rainfall expected in Lesotho for the OND 2026 period (Figure 1), driven by a rapidly intensifying and very strong El Niño event. According to the Lesotho seasonal outlook issued on the 4th of September 2026, the current El Niño event is projected to peak between October 2026 and January/March 2027, coinciding critically with the planting and crop-growing season. The predicted below to normal seasonal rainfall will adversely affect agricultural production, water availability, food security and household livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable rural communities. Food Security Situation and Expected Impact Furthermore, according to the Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee (LVAC), which was published on the 03 August 2026, approximately 310,766, people (approximately 20% of the total population) is projected to experience food insecurity from October 2026 to March 2027. Of the ten analysed districts, seven are projected to be in Phase 3, while Leribe, Thaba-Tseka, and Qacha’s Nek are expected to remain in Phase 2 (as shown in Figure 2 above). Timely interventions will be required to protect food consumption and livelihoods, particularly for poorer and vulnerable households. Trigger Monitoring and Trigger Status Following the regional seasonal climate outlook process, the Government of Lesotho, through the Minister of Environment and Forestry (Lesotho Meteorological Services department), officially released the seasonal outlook on 4th September 2026. The outlook indicates that normal to below-normal rainfall is expected for October - December 2026 season, providing an important basis for strengthening preparedness and implementing anticipatory actions. Furthermore, during January-March 2026, normal to above normal rainfall is expected (Figure 3). Following the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF), on the 7th of September the national early warning technical working group developed early warning messages and started downscaling the climate outlook and early warning messages at district to community level. Based on the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF), held on 4th and 7th September 2026 the National Early Warning Technical Working Group developed key early warning messages based on the seasonal climate outlook. The group subsequently initiated the downscaling of the climate outlook and early warnings messages from the national level to district and community levels on the 8th of September 2026, to ensure that communities act based on the current seasonal outlook. Given the above evolving and expected conditions, the September to November 2026 period has been identified as the critical timeframe by the Government of Lesotho for implementing anticipatory actions before the expected impacts of reduced rainfall become more severe. Additionally, though the LRCS Drought EAP activation trigger was set for January, the activation trigger that was indicated in the EAP has been reached as the national seasonal rainfall outlook indicates normal to below-normal rainfall is expected and the projected food insecurity vulnerability identified through LVAC analysis indicates that twenty percent (20%) of the population is in IPC 3 and IPC 4. These indicators provide sufficient evidence for Lesotho Red Cross to activate the drought EAP.
ReliefWeb•International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies15 Sept
Countries: South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Key messages The Multi dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures deprivation in education, health, and living conditions and provides a comprehensive picture of well-being. Newdataon refugees in South Sudan allows comparison with host communities, and in turn enables policy discussions to address the drivers of poverty. Refugees in South Sudan are characterized by a high level of multi dimensional poverty. Refugees in the Northern part of the country are slightly better off than their hosts. The results show that almost the entire population–both refugees and hosts–is either poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. The three dimensions—education, health, and living conditions—equally contribute to the multi dimensional poverty. Vulnerable groups such as children, women and girls as well as households with children under 5 years old are more likely to face multidimensional poverty. There is a strong statistical association between multi dimensional poverty and mental health problems among refugees, along side reduced self-efficacy (belief in one’s ability to achieve goals).This suggests the possible existence of a psychological poverty trap. Deprivation fuels poor mental health and low self-confidence, which in turn limit resilience, livelihood engagement, and the capacity to escape from poverty. Evidence from other contexts shows that combining economic and psychological support can produce stronger results than either approach alone. The alarming situation reflects the conditions that prevailed before the outbreak of war in Sudan, which has significantly increased the number of refugees and exacerbated an already fragile humanitarian context. With ongoing reductions in humanitarian aid, the situation is deteriorating further, and there is a high risk that conditions will continue to worsen. As a matter of fact, humanitarian aid plays a crucial role in sustaining refugees. The recent humanitarian cuts will lead to decreased food assistance and compromised health care and education services. Consequently, this is likely to exacerbate poverty among refugees as more than 75 percent of refugees in the South and 50 percent of those in the North rely on humanitarian assistance. The international community needs to step up support for refugees and their communities. Sustainable responses require partnerships, financing, and national leadership. South Sudan’s Global Refugee Forum commitments prioritize socioeconomic inclusion, responsibility-sharing, and regulatory reforms, supporting a shift from short-term aid to long-term development to reduce poverty and foster self-reliance. This shift advocates for development interventions from the onset of crisis to enhance integrative approaches and services for both refugees and host communities, promoting resilience and self-reliance.
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Country: Zambia Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 08-07-2026 What happened, where and when? A measles outbreak was confirmed in Shangombo District, Western Province, Zambia, following identification of the index case during Epidemiological Week 19 of 2026 (May 4-10, 2026). The index case was a 6-year-old female from Kapengela Village who presented at Shangombo District Hospital with clinical signs consistent with measles, including fever, maculopapular rash, cough, conjunctivitis, and coryza. Her vaccination history was unknown. A blood specimen collected from the case was tested at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Virology Laboratory and confirmed positive for Measles IgM antibodies on 16 May 2026, leading to the formal declaration of the outbreak. On the 27th of April, 2026 Situlu1 Health Post received a client form Kalungulungu village of Nina district in Angola. The signs of measles started on the 14th April. The patient travelled with three others who also had cough and runny nose. Samples were collected from the index suspected case and the three contacts, transported to the laboratory on the 11th May, 2026. Prior to confirmation of the outbreak, on 6 May 2026, Shangombo District received an unverified alert of a suspected measles outbreak across the border in Rivungu Municipality, Angola, involving six suspected cases among children aged 2–6 years. The alert was verified through the electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (eIDSR) system, triggering activation of the Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team (PHERRT) to investigate and coordinate response activities. Since confirmation of the index case, the outbreak has expanded within Shangombo District, with increasing numbers of suspected and confirmed cases reported which continues to rise even after the vaccination campaign which was conducted between 6th to 11th July 2026. As of 24/08/2026 Shangombo had 1313 cumulative cases, 26 confirmed cases and 13 deaths with a CF rate of 1%. With the increasing cases in the district, Zambia National Public Health Institute, a specialized Government Institution mandated to lead and coordinate public health security in Zambia made a formal request for support to the National Society on the 8th July 2026 highlighting the gaps.
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Country: Myanmar Source: Karen Human Rights Group Please refer to the attached file. This Incident Report describes events occurring in Moo (Mone) Township, Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District in December 2025. On 3 December 2025, at approximately 12 pm, Burma Army soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) #599, based at Moo (Mone) army camp, fired six 120 mm mortar shells and launched a drone strike on Gn--- village, Nyaung Pin Tha village tract, Moo Township. The attacks killed two villagers, 68-year-old U J--- and 30-year-old Maung M---, and injured 57-year-old Daw L---. A villager’s house was also destroyed. Following the incident, villagers were displaced, feared further military attacks, sought shelter in makeshift bunkers, and faced difficulties maintaining their livelihoods. [1] [EXCERPT] Part 3 – Complete Description of the Incident Describe the Incident(s) in complete detail. On 3 December 2025, at 12 pm, Burma military regime soldiers from LIB [Light Infantry Battalion] #599, based in Moo (Mone) army camp, located in Moo Town, Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District, indiscriminately fired six 120 mm mortar shells into Gn--- village, Nyaung Pin Tha village tract, Moo (Mone) Township, Kler Lwee Htoo District. At the same time, the Burma Army also dropped bombs by drone onto Gn--- village. The mortar shells and bombs landed and exploded in the village. A house belonging to U R--- was destroyed. 68-year-old U J--- was inside his house when the drone strike was conducted. One of the bombs landed in U J---’s garden and shrapnel from the explosion hit his house and also struck U J---, severely injuring the right side of his chest. Other villagers immediately transported him to a hospital. However, because of the severity of his injury, he died after arriving at the hospital. Meanwhile, a villager named Maung M---, 30 years old, started his motorbike as soon as he heard the sound of mortar shelling, with his mother-in-law, Daw L---, 57 years old, sitting on the back of the motorbike, in order to move to another place to avoid the mortar shelling. A mortar shell landed beside the road where he was driving. As it landed close to him, shrapnel from the mortar shell hit his right temple and penetrated deeply. He died immediately. As Maung M--- was hit by the shrapnel, the motorbike crashed, causing Daw L--- to sustain minor injuries to her face and right eye. She was transported to Rk--- hospital, located in Taw Oo Town, Taw Oo (Toungoo) District, and run by the SAC [State Administration Council]. [12] Because of these violations by the Burma military regime, villagers faced displacement [including to forests, plantations, other villages, and towns] and difficulties in their livelihoods. U C---, the husband of Daw L--- from Gn--- village, explained: “ On 3 December 2025, at 12:05 pm, my daughter opened [announced] the two-digit lottery result at my house. Then the two-digit lottery result came out as number 24. While she was about to pay those who won the lottery, the shell landed there [in the garden of U C---’s house]. At that time, there were also people who sold two-digit lottery tickets [present]. They all ran into a makeshift bunker. My daughter and my son-in-law, who [later] died, were running [to the bunker]. Then, he [my son-in-law] returned again to pick us up. When he arrived back, my wife said she would follow him. I told her, ‘Do not follow him. It is dangerous.’ Then, while she followed him [sitting on the back of his motorbike], the shell landed in front of my house. The shrapnel from the explosion had already scattered and injured someone. Then, someone [U J---] screamed to me from a distance, ‘U C---… U C---… the shrapnel hit me.’ Then, I phoned my daughter. I told her, ‘U J---, who lived opposite our house, is injured. So, come back to Dad. Your husband was carrying your mother on the motorbike and went there [departed] already.’” He continued: “Then, another mortar shell landed again, and someone came to me to report the information [including that the mortar shell killed my son-in-law]. He asked another villager to transport the injured villagers to a hospital. At that time, I heard that my son [in-law] had already died. So, I asked, ‘What about my wife?’ They informed me that her face was full of blood and that she had entered a makeshift bunker. Then, after I went to check my son-in-law’s corpse, I carried his corpse back and left it at his father’s house. Then, I was searching for my wife, but I did not find her. So, I did not know which hospital she had been taken to. People told me that she had been taken to a hospital, but I did not know which hospital she was taken to. Only after they took my wife home, I rented a car to transport her to Rk--- hospital [located in Taw Oo Town and administered by the Burma Army]. I was busy with the funeral of the dead villagers [so could not transport her to the hospital earlier].” U C--- added: “ I no longer dare to live in my house. Also, there is no one around my village [because the other villagers had fled due to the incident]. A villager also died in front of my house [U J---, who lived opposite, died due to injuries from the drone strike]. I just live in my relatives’ houses [because I no longer dare to live in my house]. The house here is owned by my cousin, and the other house is my younger brother’s. I eat what they feed me. I locked my house.” After this incident, villagers from [Gn---] village were not confident enough to live in the village. They also did not dare to go around [travel]. [Some villagers fled Gn--- village, while others remained. Some avoided travelling, while those who had no alternative continued to travel for work.] In addition, they were full of fear when they cooked their meals, worrying that the Burma Army would see the smoke from the fire and conduct an air strike or drone attack. Villagers [who stayed] in the village dug makeshift bunkers and went into them whenever they heard sounds similar to those of drones or aircraft. [...]
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Country: World Source: AGRA Please refer to the attached file. Summary AGRA’s monthly Food Security Monitor serves as a vital tool for sharing timely data with key stakeholders, supporting informed, evidence-based decisions across the agricultural sector. Below are key highlights from the August 2026 Food Security Monitor edition: Global Market Updates • Global commodity market trends in August 2026 were characterized by rising food and agricultural commodity prices amid tightening global supply conditions, strong demand, weather-related production concerns, and trade disruptions. The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) increased by 1.9% from July to 133.3 points, with gains across all major commodity groups, led by sugar (+11.9%), cereals (+2.2%), dairy (+2.3%), meat (+1.0%), and vegetable oils (+0.6%). Similarly, the IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI) rose sharply by 9.4% month-on-month and 21.7% year-on-year, driven primarily by strong increases in wheat (+9.6% m/m; +26.4% y/y) and soybeans (+11.0% m/m; +24.6% y/y), alongside gains in maize, barley, and rice. Global grain markets tightened further as forecasts for 2026/27 production were reduced due to adverse weather conditions, particularly in Europe, while disruptions to Black Sea exports added upward pressure on prices. In fertilizer markets, trends were mixed: phosphate fertilizers (DAP and MAP) remained firm and continued to rise modestly, potash prices were broadly stable, while urea prices declined for a third consecutive month as markets corrected after earlier record highs. Across Africa, fertilizer prices remained elevated in several countries, particularly in East and Southern Africa, although recent declines in countries such as Zambia, Ghana, and Nigeria suggest easing price pressures and improving market conditions in some markets amidst policy interventions. Food Commodity Prices Updates • Across Eastern Africa, staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting improving supplies in some surplus-producing areas alongside localized market tightening elsewhere. Maize prices declined across most markets, particularly in Kenya (-10.1%), Ethiopia (-6.8%), Tanzania (-4.4%), and Rwanda (4.3%), supported by harvest inflows and improved market availability, while Uganda (+2.7%) recorded an increase due to stronger regional demand and tightening domestic supplies. Rice prices remained largely stable across the region, although South Sudan (+5.2%) experienced a notable increase amid localized supply constraints. Beans prices were largely stable in Kenya, increased moderately in Rwanda and Tanzania, and surged in Uganda, although most markets remained below year-earlier levels except Rwanda, where prices were still higher than a year ago. Wheat prices softened in both Kenya (-3.6%) and Ethiopia (-1.1%). Overall, improved cereal availability helped moderate food price pressures across much of the region, although localized supply constraints and strong demand continued to support higher prices in selected markets. • Southern Africa’s staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting varying supply conditions, exchange-rate dynamics, and seasonal market adjustments. Maize prices declined in Zambia (12.7%) and Mozambique (-2.0%) as harvest arrivals improved market availability, while Malawi (+3.5%) recorded an increase due to continued supply tightness despite favourable production prospects. Rice prices remained relatively stable, declining marginally in Zambia (-4.2%) and Malawi (-0.3%), while rising in Mozambique (+3.6%) due to localized supply pressures and import costs. Bean prices showed divergent trends, increasing in Malawi (+5.8%) amid tight supplies, but declining in Zambia (-5.9%) and Mozambique (-6.8%) as improved availability eased market pressures. Fertilizer markets remained broadly stable, with only modest month-on-month changes observed across major products. • West Africa’s staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting seasonal supply conditions, localized market pressures, and ongoing regional trade flows. Maize markets recorded the most notable movements, with prices increasing sharply in Togo (+8.7%) and Niger (+8.2%), while Mali (-5.4%) registered the largest decline; maize prices in Ghana and Nigeria changed only modestly, and Burkina Faso remained broadly stable. Rice markets were generally stable across the region, with only minor price fluctuations, although Ghana (-2.8%) recorded a moderate decline. Coarse grain markets strengthened in several countries, led by significant increases in Niger’s millet (+22.5%) and sorghum (+12.5%) prices, reflecting tightening supplies and seasonal stock drawdowns. In contrast, Ghana’s sorghum market (-4.2%) was the only one to record a decline, while most other markets experienced either modest gains or relative stability. Food Security Updates • Across East Africa food security continued to deteriorate driven by the combined impacts of climate shocks, conflict, displacement, high food prices, and weak household purchasing power. In Ethiopia, widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist, particularly among pastoralists, displaced populations, and conflict-affected communities, as poor rainfall performance, below-average harvest prospects, inflation, and limited humanitarian assistance constrain food access. In Kenya, food insecurity remains elevated in refugee settlements and pastoral counties, with Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions expected in Dadaab and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persisting in several arid and semi-arid areas due to flooding risks, poor livestock production, reduced maize harvests, and constrained livelihood opportunities. South Sudan continues to face one of the world's most severe food security crises, with widespread Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, localized risks of Catastrophe/Famine (IPC Phase 5), severe acute malnutrition, and worsening conditions driven by conflict, economic decline, flooding, drought, and restricted humanitarian access. Meanwhile, Uganda faces persistent Crisis (IPC Phase 3) conditions in Karamoja and among refugee populations due to poor harvests, high food and fuel prices, limited income opportunities, and growing humanitarian needs. Across the region, anticipated El Niñorelated weather extremes, including droughts and flooding, are expected to further undermine agricultural production, livelihoods, and market access, leaving millions vulnerable to acute food insecurity through early 2027. • Key food security trends in Southern Africa point to a generally deteriorating outlook in several countries despite relatively favourable harvest outcomes in some areas. Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are expected to experience increasing food insecurity during the October 2026 to January 2027 lean season, with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes emerging or expanding due to high food prices, weakened purchasing power, declining agricultural labour opportunities, and depleted household food stocks. In Mozambique, conflict continues to drive acute food insecurity in Cabo Delgado and northern Nampula, while Zimbabwe faces worsening conditions in deficit-producing areas despite an above-average national maize harvest, owing to limited market access and persistently high staple food prices. In contrast, Zambia remains relatively food secure, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes prevailing across most of the country due to strong harvests and adequate food supplies, although vulnerable households in some western, southern, and eastern areas are expected to remain Stressed (IPC Phase 2). Across the region, the anticipated persistence of a strong El Niño poses a major threat, with forecasts of below-average rainfall, higher temperatures, reduced crop and livestock production, lower agricultural labour demand, and declining household incomes likely to increase food insecurity and place additional pressure on food markets during the 2026/27 agricultural season. • In West Africa, conflict, insecurity, displacement, high food prices, and weather-related production challenges continue to drive acute food insecurity across the region, particularly in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes persist in parts of Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, while Crisis (IPC Phase 3) conditions remain widespread in conflict-affected areas of Burkina Faso, northern Nigeria, Niger, and parts of Mali, where insecurity continues to disrupt agricultural production, livelihoods, market access, and humanitarian assistance. Although the arrival of seasonal harvests and generally improved rainfall conditions are expected to enhance food availability and support some recovery in countries such as Mali, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire, gains are being constrained by population displacement, trade disruptions, weakened purchasing power, and persistently high food and transport costs. In relatively more stable areas, including much of Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist as poor households struggle to meet essential non-food needs despite improved food access. Across the region, conflict remains the dominant driver of food insecurity, while erratic rainfall, localized flooding, reduced crop production prospects, disease outbreaks, and economic pressures continue to compound vulnerabilities and hinder household recovery through early 2027. Update on El Niño conditions A powerful El Niño event is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is projected to become one of the strongest on record during the 2026/27 season, with NOAA estimating a greater than 90% probability of its continuation and a 69% chance of surpassing all El Niño events recorded since 1950. This is significantly increasing climate-related risks across Africa. In Southern Africa, despite an above-average 2026 cereal harvest driven by strong maize production, forecasts indicate below-normal rainfall and above-average temperatures during the upcoming cropping season, threatening crop establishment, yields, food availability, and farmer incomes in 2027. In East Africa, recurrent droughts, heatwaves, and erratic weather continue to undermine crop and livestock production, while anticipated wetter conditions may increase flood risks and infrastructure damage rather than support recovery. Food security conditions remain particularly severe in conflict-affected countries such as Sudan, where millions face acute food insecurity and heightened famine risk. In West and Central Africa, agricultural production has generally remained near average, but variable rainfall, localized moisture deficits, conflict, displacement, and market disruptions continue to threaten livelihoods and food access. Overall, the combination of El Niño-driven climate shocks, conflict, economic pressures, and displacement is expected to exacerbate food insecurity across the continent, underscoring the need for early preparedness, climate adaptation, and resilience-building measures. Food Trade Updates • On 6 August 2026, the African Development Bank Group approved a $255 million loan and a $10 million grant to support Zambia’s participation in the Lobito Economic Corridor, a regional initiative linking Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to boost trade, industrialisation, and economic growth. The project will fund the construction of 550 km of railway infrastructure, upgrade key roads, improve trade facilitation and institutional capacity, reduce logistics costs, attract investment, and create thousands of jobs while promoting skills development, youth employment, and climate-resilient infrastructure. • Kenya and DRC are deepening regional digital integration through the launch of the 2,000 km Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) fibre corridor and the integration of Kenya’s Pesalink instant-payment platform with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling faster connectivity and near real-time cross-border payments in local currencies. Together, these initiatives aim to boost trade, reduce transaction and connectivity costs, strengthen financial and digital inclusion, and support broader economic integration across East and Central Africa. • The African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) has launched the Africa Quality Mark in Mombasa, a continentwide certification framework designed to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by eliminating duplicate product testing and quality inspections across borders. The initiative will allow goods certified in one African country to be accepted across participating markets, reducing trade costs, accelerating border clearance, improving market access and competitiveness, and helping address longstanding non-tariff barriers that have constrained intraAfrican trade, while also requiring investments in standard harmonisation, laboratory accreditation, enforcement capacity, and digital systems to ensure credibility and adoption across the continent.
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Country: occupied Palestinian territory Sources: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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