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Ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine: truths and myths

22 December 2022

Ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine: truths and myths

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This report provides a commentary on relevant datasets as it examines trends related to the economic effects of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine on selected countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. 

Conflict and violenceEconomy
Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai, Update I

29 March 2019

Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai, Update I

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Since 19 March, severe flooding continues to affect eastern Zimbabwe. In total, it is estimated that 270,000 people have been affected in nine districts, mainly in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts, Manicaland province. This marks a significant increase of more than 250,000 people since our last report.

Natural hazards
Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai

19 March 2019

Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai

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Tropical Cyclone Idai hit eastern Zimbabwe with heavy rains and strong winds on 15-16 March. Manicaland and Masvingo provinces are mostly impacted, facing massive destructing caused by floods and landslides. An estimated number of 12,500 to 15,000 people have been affected overall, with at least 9,600 people in the hardest hit districts.

Natural hazards
Zimbabwe: Cholera outbreak

18 September 2018

Zimbabwe: Cholera outbreak

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An outbreak of cholera declared on 6 September has killed at least 30 people and infected at least 5,460. The most severely affected areas are the two epicentres of the outbreaks in the suburbs of Glenview and Budiriro in western Harare. The outbreak has spread from Harare to Chitungwiza, and west to Gokwe and Bulawayo. 

Health