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Families across Kenya are grappling with missing children cases, as gaps in child protection systems come under scrutiny and authorities dispute claims of a worsening crisis

Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era and Russian-made weapons, a seemingly small move in a larger game involving the US, Pakistan, and Moscow’s efforts to curb Western influence.

As Ethiopia formally counts the votes following Monday’s election, attitudes toward democracy appear to be shifting across Africa. In April, Burkina Faso’s junta leader told the Burkinabe people to “forget” democracy.

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has tapped into the concerns of the India’s youth over issues plaguing the nation’s education and employment policies.

Drought is often blamed for Nigeria’s farmer-herder violence. But new research shows clashes rise mainly where Muslim herders meet predominantly Christian communities, turning competition over land into deadly conflict.

Clashes persist as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon despite Trump’s ceasefire claims. Experts warn that the offensive is undermining talks with Hezbollah and pushing a political solution further out of reach.

Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.

Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.

Deadly violence against opposition politicians has shaken Mozambique. While the government calls the incidents isolated cases, opposition and civil society warn of a pattern of politically motivated assassinations.

Military budgets are rising worldwide. At the security conference in Singapore, the focus was also on achieving greater security through more weapons — as the growing rivalry between the US and China dominated talks.