Southern and Eastern Africa

28% of the global humanitarian caseload is in Eastern and Southern Africa The Eastern and Southern Africa region is experiencing severe and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crises, driven by a complex mix of ongoing and emerging conflicts, the…

HIGHLIGHTS Nearly 340,000 people have been affected, and thousands displaced across Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique after Tropical Storm Jude struck parts of Southern Africa between 6 and 16 March. The storm left a trail of destruction across several…

Food Insecurity The Government of Malawi declared a state of disaster on 25 October in response to worsening food insecurity driven by prolonged dry spells, high commodity prices, and broader macroeconomic pressures. The declaration covers 11 districts…

In the second quarter of 2025, Eastern Africa continued to face a convergence of crises driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic pressures. Cash and voucher assistance (CVA) remained a vital and dignified lifeline, reaching 6.2…