Areas of Highest Concern
Conflict has severely disrupted trade, humanitarian access, and livelihoods. Very poor macroeconomic conditions constrain household market access.
According to the UN, recent flooding has affected more than 900,000 people, primarily in agropastoral areas of Jonglei and Upper Nile.
Protracted conflict has severely disrupted livelihoods and reduced incomes. Food prices remain elevated and food access is inadequate for many households. Currently, 17 million people are in need of humanitarian food assistance.
A deal has been signed between Yemen’s internationally recognized government and southern separatist forces. High levels of conflict continue in Al Hudaydah and Hajjah.
Boko Haram attacks continue in the northeast, and the ongoing conflict will likely severely limit area cultivated during the 2019 main season. Over 2 million people are currently internally displaced.
Damage from heavy flooding in Adamawa state at the end of October further decreased agricultural production in the insecure region.
Other Areas of Concern
Ongoing conflicts in the Kasai region, North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Maniema, and Tanganyika Provinces have caused continuing displacement and affected households’ abilities to access typical livelihood activities.
Confirmed new Ebola cases continue to decline in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, but WHO still considers the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern.
The 2018/19 rainfall season was among the worst on record in parts of the country characterized by drought conditions. Additionally, the macroeconomy is highly volatile affecting household food access.
On November 12, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe released notes and coins of the Zimbabwean dollar. This policy is aimed to improve the cash shortage; however, market impacts are currently not well understood as the market needs time to adjust.
The 2019 Gu/long rains season was well below average and follows a below-average 2018/19 Deyr/short rains season. In many areas, households are still recovering from the 2016/17 drought.
A desert locust outbreak is causing localized damage to crops and pasture in northern and central Ethiopia and parts of central Somalia.
Poorly distributed rains and drought conditions will lead to production losses during the main harvest for smallholders in parts of Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe.
The start of the 2019/20 season across many parts of the region is erratic, with a delayed start in Lesotho and parts of central Mozambique and Madagascar.
The impacts of tropical cyclones Desmond, Idai, and Kenneth have led to death, displacement, and widespread destruction. Additionally, the rainy season performed poorly in southern areas.
In Cyclone affected areas where water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities are yet to be rebuilt, there is an increased risk of waterborne diseases during the upcoming rainy season.
The deteriorating security situation is disrupting household access to livelihoods and markets. At least 750,000 people are displaced throughout the region.
Burkina Faso has experienced more than a 500 percent increase in the number of IDPS since the beginning of 2019, with nearly 500,000 IDPs registered by mid-October.
Areas of Highest Concern
| País ou região | Motivo de preocupação | Observações atuais |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan |
Conflict has severely disrupted trade, humanitarian access, and livelihoods. Very poor macroeconomic conditions constrain household market access. |
According to the UN, recent flooding has affected more than 900,000 people, primarily in agropastoral areas of Jonglei and Upper Nile. |
| Yemen |
Protracted conflict has severely disrupted livelihoods and reduced incomes. Food prices remain elevated and food access is inadequate for many households. Currently, 17 million people are in need of humanitarian food assistance. |
A deal has been signed between Yemen’s internationally recognized government and southern separatist forces. High levels of conflict continue in Al Hudaydah and Hajjah. |
| Nigeria |
Boko Haram attacks continue in the northeast, and the ongoing conflict will likely severely limit area cultivated during the 2019 main season. Over 2 million people are currently internally displaced. |
Damage from heavy flooding in Adamawa state at the end of October further decreased agricultural production in the insecure region. |
Other Areas of Concern
| País ou região | Motivo de preocupação | Observações atuais |
|---|---|---|
| DRC |
Ongoing conflicts in the Kasai region, North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Maniema, and Tanganyika Provinces have caused continuing displacement and affected households’ abilities to access typical livelihood activities. |
Confirmed new Ebola cases continue to decline in Ituri and North Kivu provinces, but WHO still considers the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern. |
| Zimbabwe |
The 2018/19 rainfall season was among the worst on record in parts of the country characterized by drought conditions. Additionally, the macroeconomy is highly volatile affecting household food access. |
On November 12, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe released notes and coins of the Zimbabwean dollar. This policy is aimed to improve the cash shortage; however, market impacts are currently not well understood as the market needs time to adjust. |
| Horn of Africa |
The 2019 Gu/long rains season was well below average and follows a below-average 2018/19 Deyr/short rains season. In many areas, households are still recovering from the 2016/17 drought. |
A desert locust outbreak is causing localized damage to crops and pasture in northern and central Ethiopia and parts of central Somalia. |
| Southern Africa |
Poorly distributed rains and drought conditions will lead to production losses during the main harvest for smallholders in parts of Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. |
The start of the 2019/20 season across many parts of the region is erratic, with a delayed start in Lesotho and parts of central Mozambique and Madagascar. |
| Mozambique |
The impacts of tropical cyclones Desmond, Idai, and Kenneth have led to death, displacement, and widespread destruction. Additionally, the rainy season performed poorly in southern areas. |
In Cyclone affected areas where water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities are yet to be rebuilt, there is an increased risk of waterborne diseases during the upcoming rainy season. |
| Bordering areas of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali |
The deteriorating security situation is disrupting household access to livelihoods and markets. At least 750,000 people are displaced throughout the region. |
Burkina Faso has experienced more than a 500 percent increase in the number of IDPS since the beginning of 2019, with nearly 500,000 IDPs registered by mid-October. |
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