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Nigeria · Middle East

Nigeria: African civilian protection and displacement, alongside the implications of oil and maritime disruption. Sudan and DR Congo receive priority.

Regional reporting: diplomacy, energy, household costs and humanitarian conditions. English source briefings · checked 2026-10-05.

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2026-09-28 · World Bank

Food-price pressure persists across the Middle East and North Africa

The World Bank’s September update identifies persistent food-price pressure in the Middle East and North Africa. Its global data also show rising grain and fertilizer costs.

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2026-09-25 · OCHA

Gaza’s shelter and medical needs remain severe ahead of winter

OCHA reports continued strikes, shortages of shelter equipment and medical supplies, and funding constraints. Its selected assessment says 94% of the population needs shelter or essential household assistance.

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2026-09-22 · WHO

Regional hostilities disrupt access to medicines and care

WHO’s September report records renewed regional hostilities and pressure on health services. Its country estimates have a 14 September cutoff and may be revised.

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2026-09-18 · IEA

Alternative oil routes help, but the Gulf supply gap remains

The IEA says Gulf exports remain constrained. Bypass routes, extra supply elsewhere and weaker demand offset part of the loss, while declining inventories leave markets vulnerable to further disruption.

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War

Deaths in 2026 · Deaths / Injured