Economic hardship is driving youth emigration from Tunisia, as unemployment, rising living costs, and unreliable essential services limit economic opportunities and livelihood prospects. Around two-thirds of young Tunisians have considered emigrating, reflecting limited confidence in domestic opportunities. On 17 October 2026, rising socioeconomic frustration led over 3,000 people to march in Tunis city and protest the cost of living, unemployment, and restrictions on political and trade union freedoms. Between January–September, food inflation rose by 42% from 5.9% to 8.4%, while rent inflation increased by 9% from 5.4% to 5.9%, further eroding purchasing power. Youth unemployment reached 38.1% in 2025, limiting financial independence. Essential service disruptions compound these pressures. The Tunisian Water Observatory recorded 608 water-shortage reports in July, the highest monthly total in 2026. During July–August heatwaves, electricity outages also affected all 24 governorates, sometimes lasting 12 hours, disrupting water pumping and healthcare delivery. (TE accessed 21/10/2026, BBC 17/10/2026, AJ 20/10/2026)

Floods and landslides affected over 21,000 people across Ecuador between 29 August and 17 October 2026, particularly in Esmeraldas, Guayas, and Los Ríos, provinces already severely affected by flooding in 2025 and early 2026. By 17 October, the disasters had destroyed 17 homes and damaged 5,436 across 17 provinces. Infrastructure damage included one collapsed bridge, eight damaged bridges, and 13.17km of deteriorated roads. The Government has distributed 11,677 aid items, but only one of 15 temporary shelters remains operational. Affected people require emergency shelter and WASH services. Stagnant water also increases the risk of vector-borne diseases. By July, Ecuador had reported 21,655 cases, approximately 97% of which were dengue. The latest flooding could further strain response capacity and compound unresolved needs from the 2025 floods, which had affected over 111,000 people, displaced 14,000, and damaged or destroyed 31,500 homes by mid-March 2025. (El Universo 17/10/2026, SNGR 30/07/2026, MSP 04/07/2026)

Drone strikes on Amiet Market in Abyei PCA on 19 October 2026 killed over 220 people and forced more than 8,000 to flee to Abyei town and surrounding areas by 20 October, according to Abyei’s caretaker information minister. Many displaced people are sheltering under trees near the market and in Abyei town, indicating urgent needs for shelter, food, and NFIs. The attack follows intercommunal violence at the same market on 15 September, which killed 26 people and injured 82, according to the UNISFA. By 30 September, localised conflict had displaced over 4,700 people; their urgent needs include food, shelter materials, and NFIs. The latest violence is likely to further increase displacement and humanitarian needs. Abyei remains disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. South Sudan plans to include the area in its 22 December elections, a move Sudan had rejected in July. (Eye Radio 21/10/2026, IOM 15/10/2026, allAfrica 14/07/2026)