Military conflict
2026 Nigeria Kwara Massacre
In early Feb 2026, extremist terrorist militants stormed the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State, Nigeria, killing more than 100 residents.
Myanmar Election: Military-backed USDP secures landslide victory
The 2026 Myanmar general election, conducted in three phases resulted in a landslide victory for the military junta.
2026 Balochistan attacks
In early 2026, Pakistan’s largest province by area, Balochistan, experienced a large-scale, coordinated offensive by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
The US offers $45million to support Cambodia-Thai ceasefire
In Jan 2026, the US announced a $45M aid package for Thailand and Cambodia to solidify a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed to end Cambodian–Thai Border Crisis
It was intended to resolve the 2025 Cambodian–Thai border crisis, which had erupted into deadly military clashes earlier that year.
2025 Russian drone intrusion into Polish territory
In Sep 2025, Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russia's drones invaded its airspace during a massive strike on Ukraine.
Mali War: Jihadist’s blockade causes fuel shortage
On Sep 3, 2025, the al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM officially declared a multi-pronged blockade designed to economically suffocate Malian capital Bamako.
RSF forms parallel government in Sudan
The Dagalo-led RSF formally established a parallel government in Sudan, which was ultimately rejected by The African Union, UN Security Council, and Arab League.
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) captures capital Khartoum
In Mar 2025, the SAF declared a significant turning point in the civil war by reclaiming the majority of Khartoum and central Sudan from the RSF.
Ex-jihadist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa becomes Syria’s president
Ex-jihadist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa becomes Syria's president after overthrowing the Assad regime in rapid HTS-led rebel insurgency in Nov-Dec 2024.