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Extreme heat and drought records in US and globally

5 clusters · 72 sources · last updated

Latest: Colorado sets record-breaking heat for 2026 water year

The United States and global regions have experienced unprecedented temperature extremes. In July 2026, the contiguous United States recorded its hottest July since 1895, with an average temperature of 76.89 degrees Fahr

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Islamist militant violence in Africa

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sahel extremist violence projected to reach record levels

Violence linked to Islamist militant organizations is expanding across Africa, particularly within the Sahel, Somalia, and the Lake Chad Basin. Analysis indicates that nearly 24,000 people died in 2025 due to violence fr

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Algeria-Niger military cooperation

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigerian Air Force expands fleet with new helicopters and Viper production

Algeria has transferred four Russian-origin helicopters to Niger to bolster the country’s aerial combat and logistical capabilities amid a security crisis in the Sahel. Authorized by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the d

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Great Green Wall Sahel ecosystem restoration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Great Green Wall initiative targets Sahel desertification

The Great Green Wall is an African Union initiative launched in 2007 to combat desertification and land degradation across an 8,000-kilometer stretch of the Sahel, from Senegal to Djibouti. Originally envisioned as a c

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