International
Colombia: Colombia’s Land Agency Claims Elections Triggered Surge in Land Theft
Jul 1, 2026
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Adriaan Alsema
Colombia Reports
The director of Colombia’s land agency ANT filed criminal complaints about at least eight attempts to steal land from beneficiaries of President Gustavo Petro’s land…
Climate Change: African Union Convenes Roundtable Dialogue on Climate, Peace and Security
Jul 1, 2026
African Union
The African Union Commission, with support from the United Nations Office to the African Union, and Australia as incoming COP31 Presidency of Negotiations, today convened…
Kenya: Ahero Women Take Up Rice Paddies in Kano Plains
Jun 30, 2026
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Mabel Keya and Tonny Brian
Kenya News Agency
When you look at the Kano Plains from the window of a speeding matatu on the Kisumu-Nairobi highway, you see an economic miracle draped in…
Kenya: Women at the Center of the Future of Sustainable Food Systems
Jun 30, 2026
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Rachel Kibui
Alliance Biodiversity & CIAT
Women-led seed conservation in Kenya is reshaping food security. See how the Kabudi Agoro Community Seedbank turns indigenous seeds into climate resilience and income.
Food systems…
Afghanistan: UN Says Women and Children Bear Heaviest Burden of Water Crisis in Afghanistan
Jun 30, 2026
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Fidel Rahmati
Khaama Press
Women and children are bearing the heaviest burden of Afghanistan’s worsening water crisis, spending hours each day collecting water for their families, the United Nations…
Afghanistan: OCHA: Women and Children Bear the Burden of Water Shortages in Afghanistan
Jun 30, 2026
Hasht-e-Subh Daily
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that women and children are shouldering the heavy burden of water shortages.
Climate Change: Experts Join Forces for Security Impacts of Climate Change
Jun 30, 2026
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James Evison
Transport + Energy
Leading security, military and academic experts have joined forces with the UK Government on preparedness for the security impacts of climate change and nature loss.
DRC/Rwanda: Tshisekedi to Push UN Resolution on Mineral Rights
Jun 30, 2026
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Julian Pecquet
Africa Report
Kinshasa will use its July UN Security Council presidency to advocate for an international legal framework as Kigali stands accused of pilfering its neighbours’ natural…
Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan: How Land Swaps Are Reshaping Border Politics between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
Jun 29, 2026
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Burak Çalışkan
Diplomat
A region once associated with security crises, mined frontiers, and closed border crossings is increasingly characterized by negotiation, pragmatic compromise, and regional connectivity.
Liberia: LLA Introduces Mandatory Nat’l Land Use Permit System
Jun 29, 2026
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David A. Yates
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Land Authority (LLA), has introduced a sweeping nationwide land governance reform requiring mandatory permits for all land use,…
India/Pakistan: ‘Track 2’ That Wasn’t: India-Pak back Channels, Water Wars, and a Hardening Red Line
Jun 29, 2026
Hindustan Times
In a recent edition of Hindustan Times’ Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta sat down with anchor Aayesha Varma to dissect reports of fresh back-channel…
DRC: Why Washington Is Chasing the Money behind M23 Rebels
Jun 29, 2026
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Ronald Musoke
Independent
For years, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s wars have been fought with rifles, rockets and militias. Increasingly, however, Washington believes the conflict is being sustained…
Cambodia: From Conflict to Cultivation: Demining Drives Global Food Security
Jun 28, 2026
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Mom Kunthea
Khmer Times
Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) Senior Minister Ly Thuch called for mine action to be recognised as a core pillar of global…
Myanmar: 43 Solar Water-Pumping Projects Underway in 9 Regions/States in 2026-2027
Jun 28, 2026
Global New Light of Myanmar
Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tint Tun stated that 43 solar-powered water pumping projects are currently under implementation across nine regions…
Afghanistan: UN Reports Afghanistan’s Water Resources Hit Record Low amid Prolonged Drought
Jun 28, 2026
Atlas Press
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that despite this year’s rainfall, water resources across Afghanistan remain at alarming…
United Kingdom: UK Launches First Ever Taskforce to Strengthen Climate Security
Jun 26, 2026
GOV.UK
Leading security, military and academic experts have joined forces with the government to boost the UK’s preparedness for the security impacts of climate change and…
Liberia/Sweden: Liberia, Sweden Celebrate Landmark Land Governance Gains
Jun 26, 2026
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David A. Yates
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) on Thursday celebrated the successful completion of the Sustainable Land Services in Liberia (SLSL) Project, a Swedish-funded initiative credited with…
Liberia: 'Land Reform Is a Nation-Building Agenda' - Lla Hails Swedish Partnership as Landmark Project Transforms Liberia's Land Sector
Jun 26, 2026
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Jaheim Tumu
FrontPage Africa
The Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has described land reform as a critical nation-building agenda as officials celebrated the successful completion of the Swedish-funded Sustainable Land…
Kyrgyzstan/Uzbekistan: Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Complete Border Land Exchange Involving 2,500 Residents
Jun 25, 2026
Daryo
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have completed a land exchange as part of the ongoing demarcation of their shared border, resulting in the transfer of the villages…
Forests: Forest Crime Impunity Is a National Security Threat — So How Do We End It?
Jun 25, 2026
Environmental Investigation Agency
EIA had the privilege of attending an invite-only event at London’s Churchill War Rooms, hosted by DEFRA’s Nature Security team during London Climate Action Week…
Ukraine: Ukraine's Desperate Search for Farm Labor [Video]
Jun 25, 2026
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Max Zander
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine, long known as the "breadbasket of the world," relies heavily on agriculture exports such as grain and sunflower oil, which account for over half…
DRC: United States Sanctions Networks Fueling Conflict and Mineral Theft in Eastern DRC
Jun 25, 2026
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Thomas Pigott
US Department of State
The United States is taking action against networks smuggling conflict minerals out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support the Rwanda-backed M23…
Global: Fact Check: What Does It Mean to Be a Woman Farmer in 2026?
Jun 24, 2026
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Anastacia Wanjiru and José Luis Urrea-Benítez
Alliance Biodiversity & CIAT
As the world marks the International Year of the Women Farmer, we asked our gender experts from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT to…
Afghanistan: Drug Production in Afghanistan Has Fallen by 90 Percent, Says Russia
Jun 24, 2026
Afghanistan International
After returning to power, the Taliban announced a nationwide ban on the cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotics. Although international assessments indicate a sharp decline…
Bamyan (Central Afghanistan): Drought, Displacement, and a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Jun 24, 2026
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Nazanin Mohseni
Kabul Now
The United Nations has warned that worsening drought, severe food insecurity, and restrictions on women and girls are deepening Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, leaving millions of…
Syria: Landmines, Hunger Threaten Syria’s Recovery as 13 Million Face Food Insecurity
Jun 24, 2026
Arab Weekly
More than half of Syria’s population is facing acute food insecurity as years of conflict, climate shocks and economic decline continue to devastate the country’s…
Russia: Russia’s Gasoline Crunch Spreads after Refinery Attacks
Jun 24, 2026
Bloomberg
Russia’s gasoline crunch is worsening, with at least two-thirds of the country’s regions introducing fuel rationing or suffering supply disruptions following relentless Ukrainian drone attacks…
Canada: Ottawa Connects Environmental Peacebuilding to Capital-City Collaboration
Jun 23, 2026
Boardroom
Ottawa is welcoming the Fourth International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, taking place at the University of Ottawa until 19 June 2026.
Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq Moves to Secure Kurdistan Oil Fields, Pledges Defense Plans
Jun 23, 2026
Rudaw
The joint security committee formed to assess the security situation of oil fields in the Kurdistan Region has completed its work and submitted its report…
Afghanistan: Taliban Remove Key Commander as Rift over Badakhshan Mines Deepens
Jun 23, 2026
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Ahmad Azizi
Amu TV
Taliban have removed Juma Khan Fateh, their powerful commander from northeastern Afghanistan and their deputy governor of Zabul province, amid a deepening dispute with the…