Healthcare professionals in Kenya are keenly watching the results of the US presidential election. The US and Kenya have strong partnerships in the military, economic and health sectors. In fact, Kenya’s healthcare system relies heavily on funding from Washington, which is crucial for US diplomatic influence in the region.

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Over the weekend, new clashes erupted in Mozambique's capital Maputo between security forces and opposition protesters following a contested presidential election held on October 9. The main opposition leader accused Rwanda, which is conducting an anti-terror operation in the north of the country, of being involved in the crackdown on protests that left at least 13 people dead, according to NGOs. However, both Kigali and its partner, the European Union, swiftly denied the presence of Rwandan soldiers in the capital.

Also, since the end of July, nearly 2 million people have been reported as disaster victims due to widespread flooding in Chad. This year’s rainy season, running to the end of November, has been particularly fierce, with the UN and local authorities reporting over 570 deaths from torrential rains. Beyond the striking images of capital city N’Djamena submerged in water, there are more subtle damages with longer-lasting consequences on agricultural land. Thousands of hectares have been lost, along with tens of thousands of livestock drowned or dead from illness.