Can somebody please explain to me why people in faraway unaffected countries would deny the existence of an Ebola outbreak in DRC? What do they possibly have to gain from it?

"There is fire on the other side". Many at the DRC - Uganda border worried about further destabilization in North Kivu. People are prevented from leaving. Control changing frequently.

Just back from Bunagana (12 years later), one of the border crossing points between DR Congo and Uganda. As ever, life goes on despite everything.

We want to build data centres on Mars but we can't address earthly conflicts that result in famines in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Gaza before that?

The Ministry of Health in Uganda is about to confirm the outbreak of Ebola in Uganda too. This is currently classified as an imported case from the DRC; no local transmission has been confirmed in Uganda to date. A second close contact of the deceased is in isolation, also in Uganda.

Ebola outbreak confirmed in DRC. An urgent regional coordination meeting is underway today with health authorities from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan, alongside WHO and global partners, to rapidly scale up cross-border surveillance, preparedness, and response efforts. Ituri and possibly North Kivu.

The FRC is absolutely right. This is a disgrace. 'The international community must move beyond statements of concern and bring substantive diplomatic and economic pressure to bear on conflict actors and their backers.'

Somalia deteriorating faster than forecasted - yet another country now at risk of famine. Poor Gu rains, Middle East conflict-linked price spikes, decreasing humanitarian aid is a lifeline, but reaching only 12% of those in need.

What is #Hantavirus and how is the EU responding? ⤵️ Since Spain activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, the EU has been coordinating repatriation flights, medical support and on-site expertise to support those affected and protect citizens. More: link.europa.eu/8FFND4

Seasonal forecast for East Africa. After coming out of La Niña earlier this year, sea surface temperatures are warming, signaling the imminent return of El Niño. While a moderate El Niño is the most likely scenario, there is growing concern about a strong or even super El Niño.

Seasonal forecast for East Africa after coming out of a La Niña phase earlier this year, sea surface temperatures are warming significantly, signaling the imminent return of El Niño. While a moderate El Niño is the most likely scenario, there is growing concern about a strong or even super El Niño.

Insane figures for food insecurity and malnutrition in South Sudan.

“Esta acción, que viola las obligaciones de Israel derivadas de la Convención sobre Prerrogativas e Inmunidades de Naciones Unidas, según la cual los Estados miembros deben proteger y respetar la inviolabilidad de sus instalaciones”. www.noticiasde.es/espana/la-un...

As other donors retreat and humanitarian law faces unprecedented strain, the EU maintains its commitment: principled aid that reaches people in need, wherever they are. More info: link.europa.eu/YBDJKp

The EU stands firm as the leading global donor. As global crises leave 239 million people in crisis, we are providing €1.9 billion in humanitarian aid in 2026, including €557 million for Africa, €448 million for Gaza and the Middle East, and €145 million for Ukraine. ↓

The EU's initial humanitarian budget for 2026.

Excellent context for today's humanitarian reset, in case not seen. blogs.lse.ac.uk/activism-inf...

Yet we're still sleepwalking.

This is where we are now.

It's amazing what you can get done without an internet connection.

Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly. The mission: 🛡️ Uphold world peace and security ⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights 🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change Back then, we chose dialogue over force. Today, we must do the same.

Almost total internet blackout in Uganda ahead of elections tomorrow. Expect radio silence.

With four or five of Uganda's neighbours on this list, it doesn't bode well for peace, security, and refugees in the region. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/202...

Perspectives sur la sécurité alimentaire en RDC. fews.net/fr/southern-...

'If conflict escalates to levels similar to or worse than early 2025, and the delivery of food assistance is restricted or prevented by the presence of armed actors, then Famine (IPC Phase 5) would likely occur.' fews.net/east-africa/...

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The sum of extreme cruelty, atrocities, and political failure.

More suffering for Congolese civilians. www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfe...

After 20 years? There has not been and will not be a military solution. apnews.com/article/soma...

Killing children with drones. What happened to our humanity? www.bbc.com/news/article...

'Fierce fighting and global funding cuts have pushed more than 33 million people towards starvation.' www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...

'The conflict has triggered what the United Nations has described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with both the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces accused of war crimes.' www.africanews.com/2026/01/05/s...

The horrific consequences of endless war and no accountability. www.africanews.com/2026/01/05/u...

And of course, fighting continues. www.africanews.com/2026/01/04/r...

'La pandemia de coronavirus supuso un parón en esta tendencia positiva, pero en África subsahariana los retrocesos comenzaron antes y, en general, la región ha avanzado poco o nada en la reducción de la pobreza infantil desde 2014.' elpais.com/planeta-futu...

This is what the world's largest humanitarian crisis looks like.

War without limits. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...

The third warmest November on record.

Les combats ont repris. www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...

''Both sides in Sudan's war have repeatedly denied deliberately attacking civilians.'' Yet civilians are repeatedly attacked. www.reuters.com/world/africa...

We're getting something very, very wrong.

Strange not to mention the human cost, for example in terms of lives lost. www.politico.eu/article/clim...

Peace starts with us. The European Union was created to turn a divided continent into one of dialogue between 🇪🇺 countries, cooperation, and solidarity. Peace is not just part of our past — it remains our mission. Today and every day. #PeaceDay

“We’ve normalised horror.” Enough said. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...

The cataclysmic scale of conflict and displacement in Sudan.

“These are not isolated incidents. They're not just similar incidents. They are a pattern, and reflect policy and an acceptance on the part of the state that this should continue indefinitely.” www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...

Humble suggestion: can we stop using the term 'graduation' when referring to people transitioning from humanitarian to development assistance? As though said people just need to study harder, that they haven't yet earned the right to graduate.