Fresh concerns are emerging over a possible return to conflict in Ethiopia, following reports of large-scale mobilisation by Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan troops.

The developments raise fears that tensions between Addis Ababa and the Tigray region could spiral into renewed civil war. Observers warn that another outbreak of violence would have devastating humanitarian and regional consequences across the Horn of Africa.

What is driving the latest mobilisation? And how fragile is the current peace arrangement? We analyse the situation and its broader implications.

Fears Of Renewed Civil War In Ethiopia | Massive Troop Mobilisation Reported

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio apologized to victims of the country's 1991-2002 civil war that killed more than 100,000 people, during the national remembrance day


Sierra Leone President Asks for Civil War 'forgiveness' 

Polls have opened in Myanmar for the third and final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party on course for a landslide win amid a raging civil war.


Myanmar Elections End Amid Ongiong War; Junta-backed Party Set to Win

Polls have opened in Myanmar for the third and final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party on course for a landslide win amid a raging civil war.

Myanmar Elections: Low Voter Turnout; Junta-backed Party Set to Win

A United Nations report has detailed allegations of sexual violence committed by Sri Lanka’s security forces against suspected LTTE fighters during the country’s civil war. The findings describe systematic abuse during detention and interrogations, raising renewed calls for accountability and justice for victims. Human rights groups say the report highlights long-standing concerns over wartime abuses that have never been properly investigated.

UN Reports Sri Lanka Security Forces Used Sexual Violence During Civil War

Yemen's Saudi-backed government has reclaimed Hadramaut and Al-Mahra governorates after the Southern Transitional Council (STC) withdrew from Seiyun airport and other strategic positions. The move marks a significant territorial gain for the internationally recognized government amid shifting alliances in the multi-front civil war. 

Yemen's Govt Forces Rapidly Gain Territory From UAE-backed STC 

Yemen’s civil war enters a dangerous new phase as Saudi Arabia launches strikes against forces backed by the United Arab Emirates, exposing deep fractures within the coalition fighting in Yemen. The escalation raises fears of wider regional instability, shifting alliances, and renewed violence in an already devastated country, with civilians once again caught in the crossfire.

Yemen's Civil War: Saudi Arabia Strikes UAE Backed Forces 

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country’s fragile democracy undone by a 2021 army takeover, nor end a devastating civil war triggered by the nation’s harsh military rule.

Myanmar Holds Military-Run Elections, Critics Call Poll Legitimacy 'Sham'

Myanmar Elections: Polls Underway After Five Years Of Civil War

Yemen’s long-running civil war may be at risk of reigniting as the separatist Southern Transitional Council makes territorial and political gains. The developments have raised concerns over renewed instability in the conflict-hit country and the future of peace efforts.

15,000 Saudi-Backed Fighters Amass at Yemen Border 

Myanmar's junta is set to preside over voting starting Sunday (December 28, 2025), touting heavily restricted polls as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war.


Myanmar Gears Up for Elections as Civil War Rages on

The United States is pressing for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as violence intensifies in the strategic Kordofan region. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the escalating conflict is “horrifying” and said all those involved will face lasting condemnation. At least 100 civilians have been killed since early December, more than 50,000 people displaced in Kordofan, and over 12 million displaced nationwide as the war continues. The crisis resonated at a UN Security Council session as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts.


Sudan conflict: Over 12 million displaced as Sudan's civil war rages on

The United States is pressing for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan’s civil war as violence intensifies in the strategic Kordofan region. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the escalating conflict is “horrifying” and said all those involved will face lasting condemnation. At least 100 civilians have been killed since early December, more than 50,000 people displaced in Kordofan, and over 12 million displaced nationwide as the war continues. The crisis resonated at a UN Security Council session as Washington stepped up diplomatic efforts.

Africa: US Pushes for Ceasefire in Sudan as Violence Escalates | WION

Sri Lanka's government has rejected the United Nations' call for an international investigation into alleged war crimes committed during the country's ethnic conflict, which resulted in over 100,000 deaths. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that the government opposes the UN's "Accountability Project," a mechanism that preserves evidence for potential future prosecutions, citing concerns it could hinder national reconciliation efforts. The government emphasizes its commitment to domestic accountability processes and upholding judicial independence.



UN Urges Sri Lanka to Allow Probe Into War Crimes Committed During Civil War | WION

While two years on, civilians continue to pay the price of war in Sudan. At least 11 people were killed in a drone strike in a Sudanese displacement camp on Friday. The attack by multiple missiles, which set some of the tents on fire, injured 23 people, including nine children.

Sudan crisis: 11 killed in drone strike on displacement camp

Today the Sudan conflict entered its third year, displacing 13 million amid famine, violence, and deepening humanitarian crisis. The stakes are particularly high in Darfur, where the RSF launched a new offensive last week to capture El-Fasher – the last key city in the vast western region still under army control.

Sudan Parliamentary chief declares establishment of rival administration

The war in Sudan has entered a whole new phase. The Sudanese Armed Forces have seized several key buildings in central Khartoum from paramilitary control. The army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, promised to liberate Sudan after recapturing the presidential palace. The scenes of jubilant soldiers in Khartoum marked a significant advance in an offensive, with Sudanese soldiers taking back swathes of territory in recent months. The Sudanese Armed Forces lost control of the capital early in the war and have been fighting for nearly two years to recapture it from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Watch in for more details!

Sudan civil war: Sudanese soldiers celebrate inside newly retaken presidential palace

A brutal war, mass displacement, famine, and genocide, the crisis in Sudan is spiralling out of control. More than 11 million people have been forced from their homes, children as young as one are being raped, and entire communities are being wiped out. Watch in for more details!

World's worst crisis: Sudan military retakes presidential palace, strikes blow to RSF

The United Nations has released a horrific report on the situation in Sudan. The UN's child agency reveals that children as young as one year old were raped at the start of the war.

Sudan civil war: Children as young as a year old raped across 9 Sudan states: UN

M23 rebels have captured Bukavu, the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes as the African Union warned that strife in the country could lead to a potential breakup. Watch this report for more details!

DR Congo conflict: Bukavu falls to M23 rebels

Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the risk of regional instability. Watch in for more details!

Sudan war: Rivalry between Sudan army & RSF spills over to South Sudan

The UN Security Council has called for an inclusive and Syrian-led political process to be implemented in West Asia, following the ousting of Bashar Al-Assad. The council emphasized that the people of Syria should have the right to determine their own future. In a press statement, which was supported by both the United States and Assad's ally, Russia, the council also urged Syria and its neighboring countries to avoid any actions that could undermine regional security. Watch this report for more details!

Syria's People Must Be Allowed To Determine Their Future: UNSC

Both the Sudan army forces and RSF escalated their use of explosives and remote violence in multiple regions of Sudan, most notably in Khartoum and Darfur. Watch in for more details!

Sudan Military & RSF Resort To Airstrikes In Darfur, Blue Nile

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