Global conflicts have doubled over the past five years, with one in eight people worldwide affected by conflict in 2024, according to a report released today by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED).

The non-profit organization, which independently tracks violent conflict and protests worldwide, documented nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024 a 25% rise in violent events compared to 2023.

To delve deeper into this report, Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Professor Clionadh Raleigh, President and CEO of ACLED and Senior Professor of Political Violence and Geography at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex.

Global conflicts have doubled over the past five years, with one in eight people worldwide affected by conflict in 2024, according to a report released today by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED).
The non-profit organization, which independently tracks violent conflict and protests worldwide, documented nearly 200,000 incidents in 2024 a 25% rise in violent events compared to 2023.
To delve deeper into this report, Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Professor Clionadh Raleigh, President and CEO of ACLED and Senior Professor of Political Violence and Geography at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex.

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Global conflicts have doubled over the past 5 years: ACLED Project

Four international aid agencies have joined forces to strengthen the protection of children in Somalia.

Save the Children, World Vision, Plan International and SOS Children's Villages have launched the Joining Forces Somalia Chapter in Mogadishu, aiming to combat violence against children and improve child protection systems amid conflict, climate shocks and limited access to essential services. 

To speak to us more about this,  Zahra Dahir, Head of Protection, Gender and Inclusion for Save the Children in Somalia...

Four international aid agencies have joined forces to strengthen the protection of children in Somalia.
Save the Children, World Vision, Plan International and SOS Children's Villages have launched the Joining Forces Somalia Chapter in Mogadishu, aiming to combat violence against children and improve child protection systems amid conflict, climate shocks and limited access to essential services.&nbsp;
To speak to us more about this, &nbsp;Zahra Dahir, Head of Protection, Gender and Inclusion for Save the Children in Somalia...

‘Joining Forces’ Alliance Launched in Mogadishu to Protect Children

Cyclone Gezani has struck Mozambique's southern province of Inhambane, killing at least four people and leaving thousands without electricity or access to clean water.

The storm hit just a day after devastating Madagascar, where at least 41 people died and tens of thousands were displaced.

Joining Asanda Beda is Guy Taylor, UNICEF Mozambique's Chief of Advocacy, Communication and Partnerships, to discuss the humanitarian response and the impact on children and vulnerable communities.

Cyclone Gezani has struck Mozambique's southern province of Inhambane, killing at least four people and leaving thousands without electricity or access to clean water.
The storm hit just a day after devastating Madagascar, where at least 41 people died and tens of thousands were displaced.
Joining Asanda Beda is Guy Taylor, UNICEF Mozambique's Chief of Advocacy, Communication and Partnerships, to discuss the humanitarian response and the impact on children and vulnerable communities.

UNICEF Mozambique Responds to Cyclone Impact on Children

Africa faces many challenges, from conflicts and humanitarian crises to governance issues and climate change.

Regional and faith, based institutions are increasingly working together to address these challenges and promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development across the continent.

One such effort is the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the African Union and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), aimed at strengthening cooperation on human rights, good governance, and integral human development.

To discuss what this partnership means in practice,  is Reverend Father Louison Emerick Bissila Mbila, SECAM Liaison Officer at the African Union in Addis Ababa....

Africa faces many challenges, from conflicts and humanitarian crises to governance issues and climate change.
Regional and faith, based institutions are increasingly working together to address these challenges and promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development across the continent.
One such effort is the renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the African Union and the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), aimed at strengthening cooperation on human rights, good governance, and integral human development.
To discuss what this partnership means in practice, &nbsp;is Reverend Father Louison Emerick Bissila Mbila, SECAM Liaison Officer at the African Union in Addis Ababa....

Global conflicts have doubled over the past 5 years: ACLED Project

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