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NigerHeavy rains and associated hazards affected Niamey, Dosso, Tahoua and Zinder early in Niger's 2026 rainy season. Niger's Directorate General of Civil Protection reported that, as of 13 June 2026, seven people had died and 29 were injured through building collapses and lightning. The same official observation recorded 220 affected households comprising…
SomaliaConcern reported providing health and nutrition services, water and sanitation support, and cash assistance. By its 8 June update it had treated more than 27,600 children for malnutrition in 2026; the Concern-led Somali Cash Consortium reported reaching more than 223,000 people. These figures describe different activities and are not added together.…
Congo - KinshasaAuthorities confirmed Bundibugyo virus disease, a species of Ebola, after a high-mortality outbreak in Ituri Province. As of 15 May, 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths were reported from Rwampara, Mongbwalu and Bunia, with 24 suspected cases in isolation. Uganda also confirmed an associated outbreak.
ChadAn inter-cluster situation report for Chad's Lac Province records 75,210 people displaced since May 2026 across 16 sites in the Fouli and Kaya departments. The report says insecurity remains the main driver, particularly around the Lake Chad islands and the border with Niger, and no organised return is expected in the short term. Four additional…
ZambiaZambia's cholera outbreak began in August 2025 near the Tanzanian border and later spread through Northern Province, Copperbelt, Lusaka and southern districts. A resurgence was reported in Lusaka in February 2026, prompting renewed surveillance, vaccination, risk communication and case-area interventions.
SomaliaSomaliland health authorities declared an escalating dengue outbreak across several regions. During epidemiological week 7, 1,442 cases were reported; 728 cases were female and 915 involved people older than five. Togdheer, Maroodi-jeh and Sahil recorded the most severe impact.
MadagascarMadagascar recorded its first documented mpox epidemic, caused by clade 1b. By 12 January 2026, 228 cases had been reported, including 24 laboratory-confirmed and 204 suspected cases, with no deaths. Cases were reported across 16 of the country's 23 regions, concentrated in Boeny and Mahajanga I.
Congo - KinshasaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is the world's largest source of cobalt, a mineral used in rechargeable batteries and energy-transition technologies. The International Labour Organization documents hazardous child labour in the country's artisanal cobalt mining sector and has worked with the Congolese government and partners on monitoring,…
South AfricaSouth African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted her courage, integrity and work to strengthen a legal order in which grave crimes can be prosecuted and conflicts addressed without violence. For people affected by war crimes and…
MalawiWorking with SolarAid, the programme supplies school books and solar lamps for lending. Children can read after dark, while teacher training supports the library and lamp scheme. The official page reports 77 participating primary schools in Malawi. Location context: Malawi · programme country. The map shows country context, not an exact project site.…
Sierra LeoneSchool lending libraries provide books and book bags so children can read at home with their families. Training supports staff, and grants fund nationally published books. The official page documents examples in Sierra Leone and Kenya. Location context: Sierra Leone · one documented programme country. The map shows country context, not an exact project…
KenyaSchool cupboard libraries receive 950 new books, support for locally published titles and librarian training. Links to nearby Children’s Corners expand access. Koriema Primary School in Kenya is a documented example of this wider African programme. Location context: Koriema, Kenya · one documented programme location. The map shows country context, not an…
TanzaniaUnused primary-school classrooms become libraries with at least 2,500 books, refurbishment support and training for teachers. The official page documents Kidichi school in Zanzibar and programme work in Ghana. Location context: Zanzibar, Tanzania · one documented programme location. The map shows country context, not an exact project site. Official…
CameroonPortable, waterproof boxes containing 200 children’s books allow reading to continue where a full library cannot be established. The official page documents use in Cameroon among displaced communities; the programme also works in other countries. Location context: Cameroon · one documented programme country. The map shows country context, not an exact…
GhanaTree Aid and Trees for All support communities to grow trees around water sources, reduce riverbank erosion and improve land fertility. Training and tree nurseries help communities manage the restored landscape. Location context: Bongo district and VEA Dam reservoir area, Ghana. The map shows country context, not an exact project site. Official…
GhanaTen communities combine tree planting, natural regeneration and climate-smart farming. Project aims include planting 100,000 trees, training farmers and establishing village tree enterprises and savings groups. Location context: Yendi, Northern Ghana. The map shows country context, not an exact project site. Official organisation source checked 6 October…
GhanaCommunities restore degraded land through tree planting and assisted natural regeneration. The programme also supports nutrition gardens, tree-based livelihoods and healthier soil and water resources. Location context: Yendi and the Daka River landscape, Ghana. The map shows country context, not an exact project site. Official organisation source checked…
MalawiLendwithcare reports that Mercy repaid her loan in full. Profits from her produce business helped cover household food and groceries, school fees and uniforms for her children. Location context: Ntcheu District, Malawi. The map marker is country-level context, not an exact business address. Official source checked 2026-10-06.
TogoA previous loan helped Odette expand from selling maize and rice in small quantities to a wider range of cereals and larger volumes. Location context: Lomé, Togo. The map uses country-level context; it does not mark an exact business address. Source page checked 2026-10-06.
MalawiA MK100,000 loan funded potatoes and tomatoes for Mercy’s village stall. Lendwithcare reports she repaid it in full. Location context: Ntcheu District, Malawi. The map uses country-level context; it does not mark an exact business address. Source page checked 2026-10-06.
SudanFood assistance for families fleeing conflict. This fundraising appeal was listed on ShareTheMeal’s official campaign page when reviewed on 28 September 2026. The review date is not the disaster date or campaign launch date. Use the linked official page for current details and donations.
MozambiqueGDACS retained a Green alert for fire activity in Mozambique. Its satellite-derived event footprint covered 317,489 hectares between 3 and 18 September 2026, with an estimated 97,758 people living inside the burned-area footprint. That exposure estimate is not a confirmed count of people harmed or displaced. The accompanying NASA Worldview image combines…
CameroonFlash floods and mudslides struck Buea on 18 March 2023. OCHA’s information note of 28 March distinguishes 900 people directly affected from approximately 3,000 people affected by damage to water infrastructure. It reports two deaths, four people hospitalized and one missing. The original WorldsAid report, published on 20 March, is preserved at its…
NigeriaNigeria formally declared a diphtheria outbreak in January 2023 after suspected cases had been reported from May 2022. The independently published Health Science Reports article that cited this WorldsAid node recorded 2,006 suspected cases, 672 confirmed cases and 73 deaths between May 2022 and May 2023. It identified low immunisation coverage, delayed…
MalawiOver the past few days, Malawi has been experiencing heavy rainfall resulting in widespread floods. The southern region, particularly Blantyre City, has been the most affected area with 28 councils reporting damage and casualties. This report provides a summary of the current situation and the impact of the floods. Causalities and Damage: According to…