A global body addressed regional crises in Somalia, the Sahel, and Afghanistan, noting shared climate and conflict risks.

The entities involved

• Somalia →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • PLA Navy conducts goodwill visits to Myanmar and deploys a task group for escort missions near Somalia.Mon 13:22
  • The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.Mon 10:34
• Sahel →

  ecoclimatic and biogeographic transition zone in Africa

  • Niamey is the capital city of Niger.Mon 10:53
  • The Alliance of Sahel States is seeking geopolitical partners and forming a collective defense architecture to combat militant expansion.Sat 16:07
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • Refugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Mon 17:53
  • The article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Mon 17:13

Related events

• El Niño is causing severe weather patterns, including increased rainfall risk, flooding, and disease in Afghanistan and Somalia.Jul 13
• Conflict is reported to be involving the region of East Africa.Jul 27
• Jeremy Konyndyk warned of famine and mortality risks in Somalia.Sep 4
• The current situation in Somalia involves the confluence of drought, ongoing conflict, and critical aid shortages.Aug 28
• Houthi fighters backed by Iran are involved in regional conflict.Sep 20