President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria's largest military expansion, including 28,000 new soldiers and four additional army divisions. This move aims to address widespread insecurity caused by militant Islamists, separatists, and kidnapping gangs across the nation.
Nigeria's military announced senior terrorist surrenders in the northeast, following sustained pressure. While numbers indicate success in driving defections, mass reintegration of former fighters poses socioeconomic and moral risks, potentially neglecting victims and fueling community resentment.
Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a trilateral framework to end conflict. PM Netanyahu stated Israel will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, while Lebanon's LAF gradually assumes control. The US pledged reconstruction support.
Hezbollah has rejected a US-Israel-Lebanon framework calling for the disarmament of all non-state armed groups in Lebanon, warning that attempts to enforce it could lead to civil war. The group stated it would not give up its weapons and that Lebanese authorities could not enforce the agreement without sparking conflict.
Iran condemned a joint US-Gulf Cooperation Council statement from a June 25 meeting in Bahrain, calling it "interventionist, irresponsible and provocative." Tehran rejected the communique's claims on its nuclear program, missile capabilities, regional allies, and the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US and its allies of pressuring Iran.
Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff election that could dramatically alter the country's approach to its armed conflict. The far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, who favors military confrontation, is leading polls against Iván Cepeda, the architect of President Petro's "total peace" plan.
A disarmament ceremony in Colombia's jungles saw rebels turn in weapons, but its future is uncertain depending on the presidential runoff election. Far-right candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, promising military offensives, is predicted to defeat left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, who advocates peace negotiations.
The White House stated that a US troop buildup near Iran is not indicative of new decisions, while reports suggest a military operation against Iran was launched on February 28. Iran categorizes countries based on Strait of Hormuz use, and Pakistan is facilitating US-Iran talks. Tensions rise with accusations of ingratitude towards Italy and potential charges for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Colombians vote Sunday in a presidential runoff that could dramatically shift the country's approach to its armed conflict. Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, vowing military confrontation, faces leftwing senator Iván Cepeda, who supports "total peace" negotiations.
Afghanistan's defense ministry announced air strikes on Pakistani territory targeting armed groups and "hostile intelligence circles," allegedly linked to ISIS-K. Pakistan's Information Ministry has rejected the report, escalating tensions between the neighbors.
Mauritania's Richat Structure, the 'Eye of Africa,' is drawing tourists again after security concerns deterred visitors. The government is promoting the destination, with numbers rising, offering income to locals like Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya.
Mali's military government has banned the sale and use of heavy motorcycles (125cc and above) outside major urban areas and established "military interest zones" inaccessible to civilians to reduce attacks by armed groups. The measures aim to counter militants who use motorcycles for attacks and rapid retreats in the Sahel region.
The WHO reports a 30-50% death rate in the DRC Ebola outbreak, with 10 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden region to aid relief efforts.
The DPR department for documenting Ukraine's war crimes reported that Ukrainian armed groups conducted eight shelling attacks on the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, resulting in one civilian wounded and damage to two residential buildings, an infrastructure site, and cars.
The use of weaponized drones by armed groups in Colombia has surged, with a 445% increase in effective attacks in 2025. These drones, often modified commercial models, are used for both attacks and surveillance, posing significant risks to civilians and contributing to internal displacement. Experts warn this trend reflects a global rise in drone warfare.
An independent Israeli investigation has found evidence of systematic, widespread sexual violence by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups during the 7 October 2023 attacks, including gang rape and genital mutilation.
Russian mercenaries have agreed to withdraw from the northern Malian city of Kidal following intense clashes with the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The withdrawal coincides with a wave of coordinated attacks across Mali by separatist and jihadist groups.
Armed groups including Islamist militants from JNIM and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting Bamako and at least three other cities. Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported near government buildings, military installations, and Bamako's main airport, forcing flight cancellations. The Malian government claims security forces are repelling attackers while Russian-backed Africa Corps mercenaries fight alongside government forces. The attacks come amid worsening insecurity in the Sahel region, which accounts for over half of global terrorism deaths.
Three persons — one Tangkhul Naga and two Kuki-Zo — were killed and at least five others injured in two separate gunfights between rival Naga and Kuki armed groups in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday. A 29-year-old Tangkhul Naga, Horshokmi Jamang, was killed in an ambush near Sinakeithei village. Two Kuki-Zo village volunteers died defending Mullam village, where 17 houses were burnt. Separately, NSCN (Aleng Group) claimed to have killed five Myanmar-based KNA-B cadres, though this remains unconfirmed.
Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing has invited ethnic armed groups including the Karen National Union, Chin National Front, and All Burma Students' Democratic Front to participate in peace discussions by a July 31 deadline. The groups, originally signatories of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, have rejected the proposal. KNU spokesperson Saw Taw Nee stated his group withdrew from the NCA after the 2021 coup and has no plans to return to negotiations. CNF spokesman Salai Htet Ni said his organization seeks a federal democratic system free of military influence.
Israeli Air Force struck two groups of armed militants in southern Lebanon who approached Israeli troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF said. The incidents occurred in the Bint Jbeil and Litani areas within the Forward Defense Area, where troops identified terrorists posing an imminent threat and eliminated them.
