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Diplomacy, security and infrastructure

Loss of power has reported effects on healthcare and transport. The hospital name, interruption duration and regional outage proportions are not established. Reported access constraints persist despite delivery efforts. Nationwide health-service shutdown or spare beds cannot be established.

un · 2026-11-03

Sudan fuel shortages strand aid trucks as a power cut stops dialysis

The UN’s country coordinator reported disruption to electricity, water and fuel supplies after attacks on civilian infrastructure. At a hospital outside Khartoum, she said dialysis for 25 people stopped without backup power.

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un · 2026-11-02

WHO reports ambulance and medical supply constraints in northern Ethiopia

The WHO chief reported hospital shortages of staff, medicines and equipment, severely limited ambulances and insecurity obstructing medical deliveries.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-03

Dominican Republic approves public-service AI ethics code by Decree 787-26

The Presidency announced prior assessment and supervisory approval for high-impact AI, explanations and human review, and prohibitions including generalized social scoring. It reports a 180-calendar-day transition for public bodies.

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sanews · 2026-11-03

Johannesburg reports uneven recovery of water supplies

The mayor’s Monday-afternoon account, reported on 3 November, put storage up from 37% to 41%. Yeoville service was restored and most of Alexander Park recovered, but high areas remained affected and tower pumping at Midrand’s Grand Central was suspended.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-03

Dominican hospitals activate border contingency protocols

The Presidency reported activation of response protocols and preparation of specialist teams and transport capacity.

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presidencia-do · 2026-11-03

Dominican health and social security bodies sign integrity pledge

The Presidency reported signatures from 16 institutions on accountability and management of public resources.

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