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Armed confrontations have heightened in South Sudan's Jonglei leading to massive displacement. The government of South Sudan has urged civilians, NGOs and UN agencies to vacate areas controlled by SPLA-IO. This is what the African Union says about these trends in the world's youngest nation.
Somalia has been confronted with challenges such as drought, floods and conflict leading to human suffering. Will the ratification of the new IGAD Treaty help alleviate human suffering?
"The GERD dispute has its roots in a century-long imbalance in Nile water arrangements. Egypt’s position has historically been anchored in colonial-era water allocation frameworks including the 1929 agreement and the 1959 Nile Waters Agreement between Egypt and Sudan."
“The protection of civilians remains severely compromised due to widespread armed confrontations."
"Although major hostilities decreased post-2016, the city has endured sporadic violence, shelling, and security incidents, frequently leading to temporary service interruptions and renewed population shifts."
The Greater Horn of Africa and the IGAD area experience yearly climatic disruptions like floods and droughts. ICPAC, IGAD, along with their regional and global partners, are currently working on initiatives to address this.
