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

Now to some of the stories making headlines across the East Africa region, where political tensions, infrastructure ambitions and human‑rights concerns are unfolding simultaneously. From post‑election unrest in Tanzania and governance questions in Madagascar, to major cross‑border railway developments linking Kenya and Uganda, the region continues to navigate a complex mix of opportunity and instability. Added to this are climate‑related disasters affecting several countries, painting an even more challenging picture for governments and communities.


To help us make sense of these developments, and what they could mean for politics and security in the region, we’re joined by Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.

Now to some of the stories making headlines across the East Africa region, where political tensions, infrastructure ambitions and human‑rights concerns are unfolding simultaneously. From post‑election unrest in Tanzania and governance questions in Madagascar, to major cross‑border railway developments linking Kenya and Uganda, the region continues to navigate a complex mix of opportunity and instability. Added to this are climate‑related disasters affecting several countries, painting an even more challenging picture for governments and communities.
 To help us make sense of these developments, and what they could mean for politics and security in the region, we&rsquo;re joined by Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya.

East Africa wrap with Denis Beru, Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya

Professor Philippe Burger, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Professor of Economics at the University of the Free State, says South Africa’s economic growth remains constrained by supply‑side challenges such as electricity shortages, water‑supply issues, and weak local‑government service delivery.


He emphasises that the country urgently needs structural reforms, deeper regional market integration, and energy diversification to unlock higher and more inclusive growth.


Professor Burger made these remarks during an interview with Channel Africa on Monday, on the sidelines of the two‑day Southern Africa, Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA‑TIED) Phase II Close‑Out Conference underway in Pretoria.


Channel Africa’s Reporter, Micheal Mbewe, spoke with Professor Philippe Burger, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Professor of Economics at the University of the Free State.

Professor Philippe Burger, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Professor of Economics at the University of the Free State, says South Africa&rsquo;s economic growth remains constrained by supply‑side challenges such as electricity shortages, water‑supply issues, and weak local‑government service delivery.
 He emphasises that the country urgently needs structural reforms, deeper regional market integration, and energy diversification to unlock higher and more inclusive growth.
 Professor Burger made these remarks during an interview with Channel Africa on Monday, on the sidelines of the two‑day Southern Africa, Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA‑TIED) Phase II Close‑Out Conference underway in Pretoria.
 Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter, Micheal Mbewe, spoke with Professor Philippe Burger, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and Professor of Economics at the University of the Free State.

Structural bottlenecks continue to weigh on South Africa’s growth outlook

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing major disruptions to humanitarian supply chains worldwide. Rising transport costs and delays across sea, land and air routes are slowing the delivery of essential aid, leaving vulnerable communities waiting longer for life‑saving assistance.


To unpack the scale of the challenge and how the IFRC is responding, we speak to Nikola Jovanovic, the IFRC’s Global Supply Chain Coordinator for Emergencies.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing major disruptions to humanitarian supply chains worldwide. Rising transport costs and delays across sea, land and air routes are slowing the delivery of essential aid, leaving vulnerable communities waiting longer for life‑saving assistance.
 To unpack the scale of the challenge and how the IFRC is responding, we speak to Nikola Jovanovic, the IFRC&rsquo;s Global Supply Chain Coordinator for Emergencies.

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

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