Security
WFP says airstrike on marked food trucks killed one driver in South Kordofan
The World Food Programme said two contracted trucks travelling from Dilling to Kadugli were hit on October 3; one driver was killed.
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Health
Pakistan SIFC reviews domestic vaccine and pharma initiatives
A SIFC meeting reviewed indigenous vaccine production, plasma fractionation, drug tracking and export capacity.
Education
Uzbekistan holds Uzbek-language exam for foreign students
An online Uzbek-proficiency examination for students from neighboring countries studying in Uzbekistan was held at A1, A2 and B1 levels.
Economy
Pakistan Railways raises rent from Lahore godown auction
An auction of 125 commercial godowns at Badami Bagh will raise annual rent from 72.2 million to 331.08 million rupees.
Health
Republic of Congo presents One Health platform in Brazzaville
Health officials and WHO outlined a coordinated approach linking human, animal and environmental surveillance; local authorities are to formalize the city platform.
Security
UNAMA reports 10 civilians killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said it had confirmed at least 10 deaths, most involving children, and nine injuries in strikes in Kunar and Helmand.
Education
Uzbekistan announces 6,500 extra university places for Karakalpak applicants
Uzbekistan allocated 6,500 additional fee-paying undergraduate places at regional state universities for applicants from Karakalpakstan. The minimum entrance-exam score was 56.7 points.
Education
Uzbekistan reports 228 student medals at international Olympiads in 2026
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said students won 228 medals at international academic Olympiads in 2026 and the country's PISA science ranking rose to 48th.
Environment
Republic of Congo backs Rome roadmap ahead of UN reforestation decade
A high-level dialogue during the FAO’s World Forest Week brought together nearly 100 participants and produced preparatory steps for the 2027–2036 UN decade.
Health
IOM describes South Sudan’s Ebola screening at four border points
The UN migration agency says frontline teams screen travellers and raise awareness as South Sudan prepares for possible Ebola importation; the country had no confirmed case in the report.
Health
Italy contributes €3.5 million to WHO’s Sudan health response
The three-year initiative is intended to support health interventions across 15 states.
Health
UNICEF reports one boy killed and 12 children injured at Sudan shelter
The agency reported a drone strike at Al Mina Al Bari in Al Obeid.