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- UN NewsHumanitarian & Emergency
Djibouti: Emergency alert spotlights sharp hunger spike
A recent report from a UN-supported food monitoring network indicates that over 256,000 individuals in Djibouti, representing approximately 25% of the population, are expected to experience crisis or emergency levels of hunger in the upcoming months. This alarming situation highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the region.
- Devpolicy BlogHumanitarian & Emergency
Pacific emergency broadcasting: vital but critically underfunded
The 2025–2026 cyclone season posed significant challenges for Pacific communities, particularly during Cyclone Urmil in Vanuatu and Fiji and subsequent cyclones in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Emergency broadcasting, crucial for effective communication during crises, remains critically underfunded, highlighting the need for improved support in the region's disaster response infrastructure.
- The Guardian — Global developmentHumanitarian & Emergency
More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
At a conference in Berlin, donors pledged over £1 billion to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, surpassing initial funding targets. The contributions aim to alleviate the severe humanitarian needs of approximately 34 million people affected by three years of conflict, highlighting the urgent need for support in the war-torn nation.
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