Chad closed its border with Sudan after drone strikes and clashes escalate, as President Déby orders maximum alert in a tense border crisis.
In 2025, Guinea worm cases dropped to 10 in humans, with animal infections declining. The eradication effort, led by The Carter Center, has reduced cases by over 99.99% since 1986, with only six countries remaining uncertified. Progress continues despite logistical challenges and funding shifts.
On January 28, 2026, a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, controlled by the M23 rebel group, killed over 200 people, including miners, women, and children. The disaster highlights unsafe artisanal mining amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace efforts despite a US-brokered deal between DRC and Rwanda.
The UK imposed sanctions on Sudanese military leaders linked to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The measures target commanders accused of atrocities, with calls for ceasefire and humanitarian access amid a humanitarian crisis. The conflict has displaced millions since April 2023.
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights faces severe funding cuts after Western donors, including the US, reduced contributions in 2025. This has led to fewer monitoring missions, job cuts, and diminished capacity to address global human rights violations amid mounting crises.
The UK has reduced its aid to the World Food Programme from $610m in 2024 to $435m last year, despite promises to fight hunger. Critics say the cuts risk lives, with rising starvation worldwide and the UK’s aid spending falling behind international commitments. The government defends the decision as part of budget reallocation.
Sudan's ongoing conflict has displaced 15 million people, with 40% food-insecure. Recent clashes have worsened conditions, especially in Darfur, where famine and disease outbreaks threaten millions. Return movements are increasing, but infrastructure damage and insecurity persist.
Somalia's food insecurity has worsened due to ongoing drought, conflict, and funding cuts. Over 6.5 million people are in crisis or worse, with 1.84 million children at risk of malnutrition. Humanitarian aid has been reduced, and displacement continues as the drought persists into 2026.
As of March 2026, South Sudan faces escalating violence between government forces backed by Uganda and opposition groups loyal to Riek Machar. Joint aerial bombardments have targeted civilian areas, especially Nuer communities, causing widespread casualties and displacement. The conflict threatens the fragile 2018 peace deal, with over 280,000 displaced and severe humanitarian crises unfolding.
Since early March 2026, drone strikes in Sudan's civil war have killed over 200 civilians, including at least 28 in recent attacks on markets and schools near Chad's border and in White Nile state. The US designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group, citing its role in violence and Iranian support. The conflict has displaced millions and worsened humanitarian crises.
Recent fighting between Sudanese forces and RSF fighters has intensified along the Sudan-Chad border, resulting in casualties on both sides, including civilians. A drone strike killed at least 16 civilians in Mabrouka, while heavy clashes in El Tina have caused dozens of injuries and displacement. Chad has closed its border amid ongoing violence.
A drone attack from Sudan struck the Chadian border town of Tine during a funeral, killing 17 civilians, including mourners and children. Chad's government has vowed retaliation amid ongoing Sudan conflict spillover, with border security heightened and threats of military action.
Kenyan police officers have completed their deployment with the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, which aims to restore security amid ongoing gang violence. The mission, involving over 5,500 personnel, continues to face resource constraints, with Kenyan troops remaining central to operations. The second Kenyan contingent has returned home after a successful deployment.
A cross-border drone attack from Sudan killed 17 people in Chad, including mourners at a funeral. Chad's president ordered military retaliation and increased border security. The conflict in Sudan has spilled into Chad, causing casualties and displacement, with ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.
The US embassy in Namibia emphasizes strict adherence to visa rules, warning travelers about overstays and document fraud. Meanwhile, the UK issues broad travel warnings for multiple countries, citing safety and legal concerns. Both stories highlight increased scrutiny on international travel and visa compliance as global mobility rises.
Recent reports detail widespread sexual violence in Sudan's Darfur region, with over 3,396 cases treated by MSF since 2024. Armed groups, especially RSF, use sexual violence as a weapon of war, targeting civilians during daily activities. The crisis continues with little accountability, exacerbating humanitarian suffering.
The UN has deployed a Chadian military team to Port-au-Prince as part of a new 5,500-strong Gang Suppression Force aimed at tackling Haiti's escalating gang violence. Jack Christofides, a UN official, arrived to oversee the mission, which seeks to restore security amid ongoing chaos.
Clashes in Chad's Wadi Fira province have resulted in 42 deaths and 10 injuries. The violence, linked to intercommunal resource disputes, has prompted military intervention. The government is implementing mediation and judicial processes amid ongoing tensions caused by the Sudan conflict and refugee influx.