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South Africa: African peace and civilian protection, Palestine diplomacy and supply routes. African conflicts are foregrounded rather than an Australia-centred selection.
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.
Read briefingOCHA 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.
Read briefingWHO’s September report records renewed regional hostilities and pressure on health services. Its country estimates have a 14 September cutoff and may be revised.
Read briefingThe 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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