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Between May–September 2025, the entire population of Gaza is projected to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) food insecurity or worse, with over half in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels and 22% in Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5). Israeli hostilities, severely restricted humanitarian access since the blockade started on 2 March, continuous displacement, and a collapse of the food system in Gaza are the main drivers. Food prices skyrocketed quickly since the start of the blockade. For example, between March–May, prices of wheat flour jumped by over 3,000%. People have depleted their coping strategies. Many report that even searching for valuables or food in rubbish is no longer an option, as they do not find anything useful. Famine is likely in the projected period, as the continuation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the humanitarian and commercial blockade will create further restrictions for people in need of access to food. (IPC 12/05/2025, UN 12/05/2025, AJ 15/05/2025)

In southeastern Central African Republic, fighting between the national army, with Wagner paramilitary group backing, and the Azande Ani Kpi Gbe militia, which had previously been integrated into the national forces, has been escalating since early May 2025. The clashes have been concentrated in Haut-Mbomou prefecture (Zemio town and Mboki locality), sparked by arrests within the Zande community and disputes over local resource control. By 8 May, the clashes had displaced more than 10,000 people, including 6,000 IDPs and others fleeing to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. In Mboki, there have been reports of the looting and burning of homes, causing people to flee to public buildings, such as churches, or to makeshift sites. In Zemio, the hospital has received hundreds of pregnant women, children, and nursing mothers seeking assistance. Urgent needs for affected people include access to protection, healthcare, shelter, and food. (ECHO accessed 15/05/2025, UNFPA 08/05/2025, RFI 08/05/2025)

Since early May 2025, severe flooding has affected more than 17,000 people in 19 of the 29 municipalities in Meta department, central Colombia. Between 4–6 May, Puerto Lleras, the fourth-largest municipality in the department, experienced flash floods from the overflowing of the Ariari and Iraca Rivers, affecting over 8,000 people and 90% of its territory. The floods severely damaged homes, road infrastructure, and agricultural lands, including hectares of crops in some municipalities, and caused livestock losses. This could result in significant livelihood losses, particularly for those who depend on agriculture for their income. Although the response is underway, it is happening at a time when other departments are also facing heavy rain, floods, and landslides, making the national response even more limited. Affected people urgently require assistance with food, shelter, NFIs, and WASH services.
(OCHA 09/05/2025, Radio Nacional 07/05/2025, ERCC accessed 14/05/2025)