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DRC: Why Washington Is Chasing the Money behind M23 Rebels

Jun 29, 2026 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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…

Liberia: EU Votes to End Illegal Logging Agreement with Liberia

Jun 22, 2026 | Ashoka Mukpo
Mongabay

The European Union’s parliament voted decisively to end its logging oversight partnership with Liberia on June 17, marking the end of a long-running attempt to…

Afghanistan: Over 2,500 Returnees Registered, Land Distributed to 862 Families

Jun 22, 2026
Bakhtar News Agency

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that a total of 2,579 returning migrants were registered at crossings across the country yesterday, while 4,116 individuals…

Ukraine/Russia: Russian-Cccupied Crimea Stops Civilian Fuel Sales after Ukrainian Strikes

Jun 22, 2026 | Chris Lunday
POLITICO

Crimea’s Kremlin-installed leadership moved Sunday to cut off civilian access to fuel, a sign that Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics is putting pressure on the…

Afghanistan: Soil Erosion in Afghanistan: Experts Warn of Growing Threat to Agricultural Land

Jun 21, 2026
Hasht-e-Subh Daily

Several agriculture and environment experts say soil erosion has become a serious and growing problem in Afghanistan. According to them, based on some research, about…

India/Pakistan: "The Moment We Feel ...": Pakistan Threatens War against India over Indus Water Treaty as Water Crisis Exposes Domestic Failure

Jun 21, 2026
Asian News International

In a move marked by desperate rhetoric, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has threatened war against India over water security. This sabre-rattling comes even as…

Lebanon: Prominent Lebanese Conservationist Mona Khalil Killed in Southern Lebanon Strike, Impacting Turtle Protection Efforts

Jun 20, 2026
Mix Vale

Mona Khalil, a prominent figure known for her steadfast dedication to protecting endangered sea turtles along Lebanon’s southern coast, was tragically killed in a recent…