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Since South Sudan’s conflict entered its most recent phase in July, humanitarian needs have risen. Donors and relief agencies will prepare for another year of a large-scale…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216905
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Fighting has escalated between rebel groups and the government since the second breakdown of cooperation between President Salva Kiir and Machar (his erstwhile deputy) in July…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214373
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BURUNDI: Increasing food insecurity
While South Sudan is one of the world's most alarming humanitarian crises, East Africa has a history of protracted and severe emergencies. Beyond the human and societal costs…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213008
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Attacks by anti-junta People's Defence Forces (PDFs), which operate largely autonomously from each other, are taking an increasing toll on the army. Western powers are ramping up…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268387
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The lean season in the Sahel region runs from May to August and is typically the period of greatest food insecurity in an endemically food-insecure area. This year, amid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270693
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SRI LANKA: Crisis will take more time to ease
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES270974
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National currencies have depreciated against the dollar, pushing central banks to act to restore price stability. Political instability has seriously dampened growth, and protests…
Several countries are at risk of famine, particularly in areas with ongoing fighting
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-GA218368
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EAST AFRICA: Locust fight gains key ally in World Bank