International

Afghanistan: In One of Afghanistan’s Driest and Poorest Provinces, Climate Change Is Making Farming Unviable

Apr 16, 2025 | Mina Widi and Keyoor Pathak, DownToEarth

In Afghanistan, mountains have always been a major source of water for livelihood and irrigation activities, as snow and seasonal rains that fall in the…

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan/Uzbekistan: Territorial Disputes no Longer Threaten Peace and Stability in Central Asia

Apr 16, 2025 | Nurbek Bekmurzaev, Eurasia Daily Monitor

On March 31, three Central Asian states entered a new era of regional cooperation by resolving their last remaining territorial dispute. The presidents of Kyrgyzstan,…

South Sudan: South Sudan Banks on World’s Largest Mammal Migration to Boost Tourism

Apr 15, 2025 | Dickens H. Okello, ChimpReports

South Sudan is ramping up efforts to position itself as a premier ecotourism destination by leveraging the global spotlight on the Great Nile Migration—now officially…

Africa: Great Lakes Region’s Mineral Certification Faces Scrutiny 14 Years on

Apr 14, 2025 | Ronald Musoke, Independent

Fourteen years since 12 governments in the Great Lakes region unanimously agreed to create a foolproof international system for certifying and auditing minerals that have…

Sudan: Power Outages in Khartoum and Northern Sudan after Attack on Hydroelectric Dam

Apr 12, 2025 | Hamza Hendawi and Al Shafie Ahmed, The National

Parts of Khartoum and a region north of the Sudanese capital were without electricity on Saturday following a drone attack against a hydroelectric dam, according…

Colombia: Rural Communities Research and Conserve Native Potatoes in Boyacá

Apr 11, 2025 | Argenpapa

Through rural science laboratories, farmers in Boyacá share ancestral knowledge and systematize best practices to preserve some of the 850 native potato varieties found in…

Colombia: Colombian Government Accelerates Land Transfer to Conflict Victims

Apr 10, 2025 | Prensa Latina

Since the arrival to power of President Gustavo Petro and until today, the Colombian government handed over 60 thousand hectares of fertile land to victims…

Colombia: Colombia’s Green Transition Should Be Inclusive: Interview with Susana Muhamad, Former Environment Minister

Apr 8, 2025 | Mie Hoejris Dahl, Mongabay

Colombia’s first leftist government “has been successful in some aspects” of its environmental agenda, but needs more economic diversification and cohesion between economic actors and…

Liberia: Access to Land Limits Women's Participation in Agriculture

Apr 7, 2025
New Dawn

Women's participation in agriculture is being severely hindered by limited access to land, according to Agnes Fred, Program Coordinator at Women in Agriculture and Sustainable…

Ukraine: In Ukraine, War Takes Poisonous Toll on Soil, Air and Water

Apr 6, 2025 | Deccan Herald

The war may end, but damage from artillery shells, mines, drones and missiles will endure for decades, experts say, degrading industries like farming and mining,…

Afghanistan: Afghanistan’s Landmine Crisis: A Silent War Still Claiming Lives

Apr 6, 2025 | Amin Kawa, Hasht-e-Subh Daily

Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world when it comes to landmines and explosive remnants of war. Despite the severity…

DRC: Minerals, Militias, and Mass Displacement: Congo’s Invisible War

Apr 5, 2025 | Akshit Tyagi, Democracy In Africa

While the world remains fixated on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, another deadly conflict is raging in Central Africa, largely unnoticed. In the Democratic Republic of…

DRC: US Envoy Says He's Working on DR Congo Minerals Deal

Apr 4, 2025 | Chiamaka Enendu, BBC

The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo are in talks over a minerals deal in the resource-rich central African nation, according to a senior…

West Africa: ‘Efforts to Address Root Causes of Conflict, Mitigate Impact of Climate Change’ in West Africa, Sahel Must Be Supported, Senior Official Tells Security Council

Apr 3, 2025 | UN Security Council

Preserving a regional framework for cooperation on peace and security remains critical in West Africa and the Sahel, where military takeovers, undemocratic governance, terrorism, poverty…

Liberia: Deadly Land Dispute in River Gee County Results in Three Deaths, Security Forces Intervene

Apr 1, 2025 | Peter P. Toe, FrontPage Africa

A deadly land dispute in River Gee County has left three residents dead, prompting swift action from local authorities and joint security forces. The violent…

India: Tense Standoff: Police Clash with Terrorists in Kathua Forests

Mar 31, 2025 | Devdiscourse

A police operation in Kathua's Panjtirthi area turned violent as authorities clashed with terrorists. Despite casualties, including two terrorists and four policemen, efforts intensified to…

Afghanistan/Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan: Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Leaders Launch CASA-1000 Power Line, Eyes Turn to Afghanistan

Mar 31, 2025 | Afghanistan International

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov have officially inaugurated a key section of the CASA-1000 regional power transmission project. The launch was…

Afghanistan: Khost Volunteers Scatter Wild Tree Seeds in Mountains

Mar 30, 2025 | Yousaf Mangal, Pajhwok Afghan News

A group of young volunteers in southeastern Khost province are working to restore forests by scattering wild tree seeds across mountains, deserts and barren lands.…

Nigeria: 542 Killed, 2 Million Displaced in Farmer-Herder Conflicts – Report

Mar 30, 2025 | Olayide Soaga, Guardian

A report by SBM Intelligence, a research and consulting firm, has revealed that 542 civilians have lost their lives in farmer-herder conflicts across the country…

Afghanistan: China’s Exploitation of Afghan Mines through Criminal Networks Raises Alarm

Mar 29, 2025 | Manoj Gupta, CNN-News18

The controversial exploitation of Afghan mines, involving a Chinese company and local criminal networks through a deal with the Taliban, has come to light, revealing…

Afghanistan: 36 Mining Contracts Inked over the Past Year: Mines Ministry

Mar 28, 2025 | Ariana News

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says it has signed 36 large and small mining contracts, with a total value of $1.3 billion over the…

Afghanistan: Ghor Farmer Women - From Flooding to Greenhouses Revival

Mar 27, 2025 | Nasrin Sayedi
Pajhwok Afghan Reflecting the Truth

Some women farmers in western Ghor province have begun efforts to restore their flood- affected agricultural lands and gardens in spring.

Last year, hundreds of acres…

DRC: Record 28 Million People Face Acute Hunger in Conflict-Ravaged Congo

Mar 27, 2025 | Reuters

Twenty-eight million people face acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a record for the country, driven by an escalating conflict between the government…

Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement

Mar 27, 2025 | Kristiina Silvan, Diplomat

On March 31, the first trilateral summit between the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will take place in Khujand, Tajikistan. The meeting is of…

Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan: How Science Could Resolve Africa’s Largest Water Dispute

Mar 27, 2025 | University of Southern California

A new study proposes a science-based policy for operating the Nile River’s mega-dams during prolonged droughts, aiming to balance Ethiopia’s need for hydropower with Egypt’s…

Thailand: Two New Initiatives Launched on Gender Equality and Peacebuilding in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces

Mar 26, 2025 | Montira Narkvichien and Naruedee Janthasing
UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Two new community-based initiatives were launched during a recent mission to Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces (SBPs) by UN Women’s Regional Director for Asia and the…

Afghanistan: UN Warns of Severe Water Crisis in Afghanistan

Mar 25, 2025 | TOLOnews

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has once again warned about the shortage of drinking water in Afghanistan, stating that 21 million people in…

Liberia: Cllr. Teh Condemns Land Violence in River Gee

Mar 25, 2025 | New Dawn

On March 18, 2025, violent erupted between the Glaro and Katiabo, over a disputed land, prompting River Gee County Superintendent Mike T. Swengbe to lead…

Sudan: Seeds of Survival, amid Conflict Sudan Is Saving Its Agricultural Future

Mar 25, 2025 | Cecilia Russell, Inter Press Service

Sudan’s diverse crops and agricultural heritage are at risk of being lost. The ongoing conflict in Sudan is claiming lives and threatening livelihoods and food…

CASA-1000 and Central Asian Regional Stability

Mar 25, 2025 | SpecialEurasia

The successful implementation of the CASA-1000 energy transmission project represents a critical milestone for regional cooperation in Central Asia. This initiative aims to facilitate the…