The forgotten wars
This century’s deadliest conflicts aren’t taking place in Ukraine or Gaza.
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Russian actions, not diplomacy, will shape Africa’s fortunes
Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, is visiting the continent to counter accusations that Russia is weaponising hunger.
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Why G7 leaders, including the UK, risk being complicit in a global famine
The world’s richest countries can stop millions of people dying of starvation — but only if they choose to act.
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The dual atrocity of rape in the war on Ukraine
Sexual violence as a weapon of war is not only a crime against humanity, it’s often treated as a side…
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How Kenya’s illiberal president wooed the West
Uhuru Kenyatta has used his country’s relative stability to win favour overseas.
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Ethiopia’s capital under threat as Tigrayan rebels advance
As the conflict escalates and rebel forces march towards Addis Ababa, the international community tries to negotiate peace.
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