conflicts
Coverage of conflicts in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Conflicts Can Spread Infectious Diseases While Making Outbreaks Harder to Detect
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that spread to Uganda may have killed people for weeks before detection. Médecins Sans Frontières reported at least 55 deaths since April 2026, highlighting challenges in identifying outbreaks amid conflicts.
- Tariffs, conflicts demand policy rethink: C. Rangarajan
C. Rangarajan stated that tariffs and conflicts necessitate a rethinking of policies. The lecture was part of a 35th-anniversary event for India’s New Economic Policy organized by Stella Maris College's PG and Research Department of Economics.
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
The head of the International Fund for Agricultural Development warned that conflicts and energy market disruptions could push millions into hunger by increasing fuel, fertilizer, and food costs. A UN report highlights that progress against global hunger remains fragile, with over 500 million people projected to face chronic hunger by 2030, particularly in Africa. Rising energy prices and climate shocks are straining food systems, especially affecting small-scale farmers.
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
The UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development warns that conflicts and energy market disruptions could increase global hunger by driving up food and fuel costs. A new U.N. report projects over 500 million people may still face chronic hunger by 2030, with Africa most affected. IFAD President Alvaro Lario highlights how wars, energy shocks, and climate change strain food systems and rural livelihoods.
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, according to a UN agency head.
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
The head of the International Fund for Agricultural Development warned that conflicts and energy market disruptions could exacerbate global hunger by increasing fuel, fertilizer, and food costs. A U.N. report highlights that progress against hunger remains fragile, with over 500 million people projected to face chronic hunger by 2030, particularly in Africa.
- Africa: Conflicts Command Headlines...Protecting Peace, Less So - the UN Peacebuilding Fund Explained
The article highlights that conflicts in Africa frequently dominate headlines, while efforts to prevent wars receive less attention. The UN Peacebuilding Fund is mentioned in the context of promoting peace.
- Number of people forced to flee their homes has dropped, U.N. report finds
A U.N. report indicates a decrease in the number of people displaced by global conflicts and a record rise in refugees returning home. However, some returns are not voluntary.
- Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Polls are open in Ethiopia, but not all citizens can vote. The Prime Minister's party is expected to dominate the election amid ongoing conflicts overshadowing the process.
- Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Polls have opened in Ethiopia, but not all citizens are able to vote. The election is expected to be dominated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party amid ongoing conflicts that overshadow the voting process.
- The high price of forever wars
The article criticizes Binyamin Netanyahu for initiating conflicts but failing to resolve them, leading to ongoing wars. It highlights the perceived consequences of his approach to international disputes.