Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, teachers in Khartoum State have initiated a strike to demand overdue salaries and improved working conditions. This action has left classrooms in the region without teachers, further exacerbating the challenges faced by the educational system, according to IOL.

In March 2026, clinics in Kenya experienced a sudden disruption in donor funding, leading to stalled supply chains and unanswered questions from programme coordinators. This incident highlighted the reliance of the country's public health infrastructure on external financial support, raising concerns about the implications of the Kenya-US health data deal, according to TechTrends KE.

Yemen's health sector is facing a crisis as many health professionals are leaving the country for better income and safer working conditions. This exodus has left millions of people in Yemen without adequate medical care, exacerbating the already dire situation in the region, according to Al Jazeera.

Sudan has been experiencing ongoing conflict since 2023, following the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. According to Eastleigh Voice, the people in El Obeid are facing continuous drone strikes as a result of this war.

The United States has expressed deep concern regarding the situation in El Obeid, Sudan, where reports indicate that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allied fighters are gathering troops, raising fears of potential violence against civilians. This warning highlights the escalating tensions in the region and the risks posed to the local population, according to Tanzania Times.

The Kaltungo Snakebite Treatment Centre has been upgraded, which is seen as a positive development in response to the significant mortality rate of 12 percent from snakebites in Nigeria. Hundreds of Nigerians die each year due to snakebites, highlighting the urgent need for effective health sector interventions, according to ThisDay Live.