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15 Jun 2026

Community mistrust hampers Ebola response in DRC

Frontline health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo face anger and mistrust while responding to a new Ebola outbreak. As of 11 June the country had 635 confirmed cases and 127 deaths.

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10 Jun 2026

Children in Gaza Need Long-Term Prosthetic Care

Thousands of children in Gaza lost limbs in the war and need ongoing prosthetic care. Shortages of materials, long waits for supplies, and few trained staff put young amputees at risk of lasting harm.

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7 May 2026

Damage to Iranian universities and research after airstrikes

Airstrikes have damaged many Iranian universities, campuses and laboratories. UNESCO and scientists warn that online classes cannot replace lab training and that the attacks could harm research and students' future careers.

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25 Apr 2026

How AI and Drones Are Changing Conflict in Colombia

Technology is reshaping Colombia’s long armed conflict. Armed groups use modified drones in attacks and the state is building an anti-drone shield while algorithmic tools and online manipulation change security and information.

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6 Apr 2026

Children, trauma and modern conflict

Modern conflicts harm civilians far from battlefields. Children face injury, loss and long psychological damage; experts use ACEs screenings to measure trauma and call for care, stable homes and mental health support.

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2 Mar 2026

Conflict in Arauca affects health and movement

Renewed fighting in Arauca, on the Venezuela border, has disrupted life and made it hard for many people and migrants to reach healthcare and basic services. Mobile clinics have provided some care since 2025.

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22 Jan 2026

Climate change increases conflict in Mali

Mali is highly vulnerable to climate change. Drought, soil decline and shrinking grazing land have increased clashes between farmers and herders and helped armed groups recruit, while local and international efforts try to build resilience.

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19 Nov 2025

Road travel becomes dangerous and expensive in North West Cameroon

Nine years of conflict have made roads in the North West region unsafe and costly. Transport fares rose after the October 12 election results as drivers and riders charge for the risk of travel.

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10 Nov 2025

DRC launches Kivu‑Kinshasa Green Corridor to protect forests and help communities

Armed groups now control almost half of Virunga National Park and divert USD 30 million a year, say authorities. The government created the Kivu‑Kinshasa Green Corridor on 15 January 2025 to protect forests and boost green jobs.

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23 Oct 2025

TikTok and Somali clan politics

Research shows TikTok is changing Somali identity politics by amplifying clannism and polarising groups. The platform helps younger users and women show clan identity, and donations from livestreams have funded fighting in Laasanood in 2023.

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24 Sept 2025

Severe cholera outbreak spreads across Sudan

A severe cholera outbreak began in July 2024 and has spread to all 18 states of Sudan, with more than 105,000 cases and over 2,600 deaths. Rainy season damage and war make control harder.

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9 Sept 2025

Landslide destroys Tarsin village in Jebel Marra

A landslide hit the western Sudanese village of Tarsin on 31 August after days of heavy rain. Authorities recovered at least 375 bodies, many children; UN agencies say the death toll is unverified and search is difficult.

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6 Jan 2025

Sudan turns to AI as health system struggles

Sudan’s health system is under severe strain after an almost two‑year civil war. A senior health official says the country is using artificial intelligence to help provide care where normal services no longer reach, while shortages and attacks worsen the crisis.

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