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News & analysis tagged Conflict — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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West Africa Food Crisis: Three Shocks in 2026
Conflict, climate extremes, and the Strait of Hormuz closure drive a severe food crisis in West and Central Africa, with fertilizer prices surging 80% and millions displaced.
2026-07-29
55M face hunger as three shocks hit Africa
Three shocks — Strait of Hormuz closure, Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak, and humanitarian funding collapse — converge on West and Central Africa during the 2026 planting season, threatening 55 million with acute food insecurity.
2026-07-29
Wartime Rape Cases Surge to 9,788 in 2025
In 2025, verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence surged to 9,788, highlighting a compliance gap in international law's response to survivors.
2026-07-09
US Strikes 80+ Targets in Southern Iran
On July 8, 2026, US strikes on over 80 targets in southern Iran ended a ceasefire, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-09
US-Iran Conflict Escalates in Gulf
US strikes on Iran lead to Iranian retaliation against Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
2026-07-09
Trump's Lebanon Ceasefire: A Political Maneu
Trump's April 2026 ceasefire in Lebanon aimed to safeguard US-Iran talks, redefining Lebanese sovereignty around Hezbollah disarmament.
2026-07-09
Sudan's Drone War: A Broken Embargo
Khaled Khiari's briefing reveals that Sudan's conflict is now defined by drone warfare and arms flows, exposing the ineffectiveness of the 2005 embargo.
2026-07-09
Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk, Cuts RSF Supply
Sudan's army recaptures Kurmuk, severing RSF's supply line from Ethiopia and impacting regional dynamics in the ongoing conflict.
2026-07-09
Sudan Army Retakes Al-Kurmuk, Cuts RSF Supply
The Sudanese Armed Forces recapture Al-Kurmuk, closing a vital RSF supply route to Ethiopia amid warnings of impending atrocities in El Obeid.
2026-07-09
Somalia's Election Crisis Threatens AUSSOM
Somalia's electoral deadlock threatens the future of AUSSOM funding, with a crucial deadline looming on December 31, 2026.
2026-07-09
Russia's Commitment to Sahel Juntas Grows
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pledges military support to Sahel juntas, but the reality on the ground shows a losing battle against JNIM insurgents.
2026-07-09
RSF Drone Strikes Target Wedding Convoys
RSF drone strikes in Sudan have killed at least 25 civilians, targeting wedding convoys and worsening the humanitarian crisis in El-Obeid.
2026-07-09
Patten: 9,788 CRSV Cases Are the New Floor
In 2025, 9,788 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were reported, more than double the previous year, highlighting urgent global issues.
2026-07-09
Mozambique Faces Food Crisis Amid Conflict
FEWS NET projects 1.5–1.99 million Mozambicans will need food assistance by January 2027 due to conflict, floods, and El Niño effects.
2026-07-09
Mora López y la crisis del Catatumbo
El nuevo ministro de Defensa, Mora López, enfrenta la crisis del Catatumbo y la influencia del ELN desde Venezuela.
2026-07-09
Lebanon's Ultimatum: Stakes in Rome Talks
Lebanon threatens to boycott Rome talks unless Israel withdraws from pilot zones, testing the viability of the US-brokered framework amid regional tensions.
2026-07-09
Lebanon Ceasefire Update: Occupation Continus
UN reports 4,319 dead and 499,784 displaced in Lebanon as ceasefire conditions favor Israeli occupation over Hezbollah disarmament.
2026-07-09
Lebanon Ceasefire: Occupation Persists
The June 26 framework deal between Israel and Lebanon shifts the burden of occupation to Beirut, complicating the humanitarian situation amid ongoing tensions.
2026-07-09
Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles Amid War
Jordan's Armed Forces intercepted eight Iranian missiles targeting a US base, marking a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions and signaling the ceasefire's collapse.
2026-07-09
ICC's Darfur Breakthrough: RSF Warrants
The ICC has gathered evidence to charge RSF leaders for atrocities in Darfur, marking a significant step in accountability after years of inaction.
2026-07-09
$15 Billion Gold Economy Fuels Sahel War
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's gold trade, worth $15 billion, sustains juntas and jihadists, complicating regional stability.
2026-07-09
Yemen's Hostage Crisis: UN Staff Detained
Houthi detentions of 73 UN personnel in Yemen have halted humanitarian access, impacting 22.3 million people and revealing a new war tactic.
2026-07-08
US–Iran War: Hormuz Strikes Reset Oil Risk
Renewed US-Iran attacks in the Strait of Hormuz lead to a spike in oil prices, exposing flaws in the ceasefire agreement.
2026-07-08
UN Warns of Genocide in El Obeid, Sudan
The UN's Fact-Finding Mission warns of a potential genocide in El Obeid, Sudan, urging immediate international intervention to prevent atrocities.
2026-07-08