Informes

SUMMARY OF CRISIS AND KEY FINDINGS The government of Ethiopia’s most recent assessment of food security needs projected that 15.8 million people will face hunger and need food assistance in 2024.1 This includes over 4 million people…

Sudan is at imminent risk of collapsing after one year of violent conflict and is on the verge of mass famine with its food supply decimated and young children now starving to death in its cities,…

12th April 2024, Nairobi, Kenya: As Sudan faces one of the most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, urgent action is needed to prevent a looming humanitarian tragedy. This is as the escalation of the conflict,…

IOM Vision IOM collaborates closely with the Government of Mozambique and communities to address critical humanitarian needs resulting from conflict and disasters and support the recovery of impacted communities, including displaced persons and their host communities. IOM…

CRISIS IMPACT OVERVIEW Between 26–29 March 2024, tropical Cyclone Gamane struck north and east of the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, primarily affecting the regions of Analanjirofo, Atsinanana, Diana, and Sava (AJ 28/03/2024; OCHA 28/03/2024; ECHO 03/04/2024).…

COUNTRY OVERVIEW Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, with approximately 123 million residents in 2022. The country is already experiencing a variety of climate stressors, including drought, temperature increases, flooding, and landslides. Though it…

Highlights On March 27, Tropical Cyclone Gamane hit the north and northeast of Madagascar, killing 18 people, injuring three and leaving four people missing. An estimated 18,000 homes have been flooded with some 22 health centres damaged and…

1. Introduction The Rufiji area has historically been prone to flooding due to its geographical location and the seasonal patterns of rainfall. However, the situation has been exacerbated by the construction and operation of the Nyerere Hydroelectric…

As the conflict in Sudan reaches its one-year mark next Monday, April 15th, the disproportionate impacts on women and girls become increasingly dire. They have borne the brunt of displacement, hunger, increased gender-based violence, and reduced…

HIGHLIGHTS The last week of March marked the start of the long rains season (March to May) characterised by isolated heavy storms that caused heavy rainfall and flash floods in several parts of the country. At least 13…