Electricity and fuel disruption in Sudan has halted dialysis and aid deliveries, while northern Ethiopia faces restrictions on ambulances and medical supplies. Conflict and difficult market access deepen the DRC’s food crisis. The pace of repairs and access to alternative routes determine whether essential services can resume.
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.
Original source ↗The WHO chief reported hospital shortages of staff, medicines and equipment, severely limited ambulances and insecurity obstructing medical deliveries.
Original source ↗The IPC current-period estimate reported by UN News forecasts about 28.8 million people, 23% of the analysed population, facing high acute food insecurity through December. The analysis places 10.4 million in three eastern provinces in Phase 3 or above.
Original source ↗The IEA’s March–October comparison shows Qatar and UAE loadings down more than 60 bcm year on year. Non-Gulf output rose more than 40 bcm, leaving global LNG output about 20 bcm lower.
Original source ↗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.
Original source ↗The government news service reported that the return leg carried 2,991 tonnes on 2 November. Commercial service is planned for 2027.
Original source ↗China’s embassy reported a 2 November exchange of anniversary messages and said the upgrade protocol entered into force on 1 November.
Original source ↗The UK government log records one correction in its 3 November update.
Original source ↗Pakistan’s petroleum minister said on 3 November that LPG supplies through the western border were disrupted, and outlined diversified sourcing and bulk purchases by state-owned companies.
Original source ↗State radio reported a cut from 5,000 to 4,500 rupees per 40 kg.
Original source ↗State radio reported that the meeting noted approval of 17 of 31 Pakistani plants after technical assessment and discussed expanding exports of rice and halal meat.
Original source ↗The Presidency reported a long-term sovereign upgrade from BB− to BB with a stable outlook. Growth of 4.5% in 2026 is a forecast.
Original source ↗The 4 November release puts the October average 13.6% below a year earlier.
Original source ↗The Presidency reported activation of response protocols and preparation of specialist teams and transport capacity.
Original source ↗The Presidency reported signatures from 16 institutions on accountability and management of public resources.
Original source ↗The Presidency reported the arrival and listed the 4–5 November Ibero-American summit and meetings with CAF and the European Investment Bank.
Original source ↗WHO Europe’s notice lists coordination of surveillance, investment and response across human, animal and environmental health for its 3 November Brussels meeting.
Original source ↗WHO reported 9,704 cumulative confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through 20 October.
Original source ↗The Paris exercise on 22–23 October explored hypothetical supply disruption and threats to the viability of diversified projects as separate scenarios.
Original source ↗A 26 November 2025 USTR notice extended 178 Section 301 exclusions through 10 November 2026.
Original source ↗The ECB’s TARGET status page dated 4 November reports T2, T2S, TIPS and ECMS operating normally. In Frankfurt local time (CET), T2S is timestamped 05:00 and the other three services 02:30.
Original source ↗Ivanhoe Mines said in its 3 November third-quarter report that the Kamoa-Kakula smelter in the DRC is operating at about 60% of design capacity in line with concentrate production. Underground mining recovery continues.
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