Conflict

Mass protests brought towns in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region to a standstill last week as demonstrators, largely university students, took their frustration to the streets over…

Ben and Jerry’s has sued parent company Unilever over a decision last week to sell the US company’s Israel operations to a subsidiary, clearing the way for the resumed sale of its…

Talks between the Ethiopian and Sudanese leaders come amid recent fighting in a volatile border region.Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he has reached an agreement with…

The West African country has seen a wave of attacks in recent years as insecurity has spread across the Sahel.Armed attackers have killed at least 22 civilians in northwest Burkina…

Medan, Indonesia – When Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced plans to visit Russia and Ukraine last week, he raised hopes of a solution to export blockages that have…

Kinshasa accuses Kigali of supporting the M23 rebels and will not accept Rwanda’s participation in the regional force.Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said he did not mind his…

The US announces $820m in new military aid, including counter-artillery radars, to respond to Russia’s heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war.The United States says it…

The court seeks the arrest of three men who served in the government of the Russian-backed breakaway region of South Ossetia.The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued…

From: The Bottom LineGeopolitical strategist Ian Bremmer sees hope for global cooperation despite disarray and conflict around the world.If you are anxious about where the world…

Violence targeting reporters in Mexico continues to rise, as 47-year-old Antonio de la Cruz was shot outside his home.A Mexican journalist was shot and killed while leaving his…