Fragmentation in Yemen could spill across borders

Conflict and hunger are on the increase, as political alliances come under strain

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Food security in South Sudan will deteriorate

The UN has released a warning that unrest in South Sudan is raising the risk of acute food insecurity

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Both sides in the civil war have rejected the UN peace plan

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With Haiti split on the most fundamental decisions, the political crisis shows no sign of being resolved

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As the civil war drags on, the pressures on international aid operations and refugee host countries will increase

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Haiti's interim government is unable to deal with the country's growing food and health crises.

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The government is investigating -- and implementing -- drastic measures to shore up its revenue

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The unusually severe drought is putting millions of people at risk and curbing power supplies in already weak economies

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Contraceptives are crucial for stemming population growth, but some countries have been slow to promote their use

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Rising demand for illicit transiting to Europe is changing the people-smuggling business with far reaching consequences

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