Drone attacks alter Abyei’s security environment
The UN peacekeeping chief told the Council that 19 October drone attacks killed at least 30 people in Abyei. More than 49,000 refugees and returnees use the Amiet hub.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Abyei protection and DR Congo’s disease and food crises require parallel responses. Medical progress coexists with conflict and market-access constraints.
Two vaccine candidates set to join DR Congo Ebola trial
WHO plans to add ChAdOx1 and mRNA-1469 to the DR Congo Bundibugyo Ebola trial following national approvals.
Original source ↗DR Congo faces acute food insecurity through December
The IPC estimates 28.8 million people, 23% of the population analysed, facing acute food insecurity in September–December, including over 3.6 million in emergency conditions.
Original source ↗Fuel costs squeeze households and import budgets
UNCTAD figures presented on 4 November show diesel rising about 83% in Nigeria versus 9% in Ireland from late February to late August. Taxes, subsidies and exchange rates shape the difference.
Original source ↗Kamoa-Kakula lowers 2027 copper guidance as its smelter runs at about 60% of capacity
Ivanhoe Mines said on 3 November that Kamoa-Kakula in DR Congo had lowered its 2027 guidance to 300,000–350,000 tonnes of copper in saleable products. Its existing smelter continues to operate at about 60% of design capacity, according to the company.
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