In 2024, Africa is grappling with an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted food security, particularly in Southern Africa. Countries like Zimbabwe are enduring extreme conditions, with record-high temperatures and insufficient rainfall leading to widespread crop failures. The ongoing El Niño phenomenon has worsened these challenges by disrupting rainfall patterns
The 2024 European Union parliamentary elections concluded with a notable surge in support for far-right parties across several member states, including France. Held from 6th to 9th June, these elections saw 751 seats contested, with voters from the 27 EU member states casting their ballots for new representatives. The results
On May 20, 2024, southwest Colombia witnessed a tragic escalation of violence, leaving at least four dead, including two police officers, and several civilians injured. The attacks, attributed to the EMC militia group, targeted a hospital in Jamundí and a police station in Morales. This surge in violence follows the
The French territory of New Caledonia has been immersed in violent upheaval since Monday, prompting the capital’s mayor, Sonia Lagarde, to describe Nouméa as “under siege.” This unrest, which has resulted in six fatalities and over 200 arrests, was ignited by Paris lawmakers’ decision to extend voting rights to more
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has reported that armed groups have launched an attack on the town of Macomia in the northern region, marking an alarming escalation in violence. This incident, occurring on Friday 10th, is part of a disturbing trend that has intensified since the beginning of 2024. Macomia, situated
The conflict in Sudan, now nearing its one-year mark, has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 25 million people facing acute food insecurity. Stemming from clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023, the crisis has plunged the nation into chaos.
Iran’s recent launch of over 300 drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles toward Israel has heightened tensions between the two nations, risking a broader regional conflict. Despite this massive assault, the majority of the drones and missiles were intercepted by Israeli, American, and allied forces before reaching Israeli territory, with only
Karen ethnic rebels have made a critical breakthrough in the ongoing civil war in Myanmar by seizing control of Myawaddy, a vital trading town near the Thai border. This victory represents a turning point in the resistance movement against military rule. In Myanmar’s lawless border regions, the town is also
The recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan on April 3, 2024, demonstrated the complex relationship between natural disasters, technology manufacturing, and global peace and security. This seismic event occurred off Taiwan’s east coast (Hualien), killing 9 people, injuring approximately 1,000 others, and causing major damage to buildings and infrastructure, including semiconductor
