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In 2025, youth protests around the world were cataloged under the one-size-fits-all banner of “Gen Z protests,” making it harder to parse granular facts. In…
As Colombia’s former guerrilla and paramilitary groups battle for control of territory lush with narcotic crops, gold, minerals, and illicit trade routes, millions of Colombians…
Calls for the resignation of Kenya’s President William Ruto ring at anti-government protests, as deaths and “disappearances” mount. The presidency of Kenya’s William S. Ruto…
An assassination and an armed militia’s takedown triggered a domino effect of clashes and protests in Libya’s capital, leaving the country more fragile, though its fractured status quo appeared to hold.
Even as Somalia attempts to use rivals Ethiopia and Egypt as counterweights to gain regional support, its domestic tensions threaten regional stability — and the vital Red Sea trade route.
Welcome to The Debrief, from the editors at Factal. Each month, we reflect upon an impactful yet underreported story that has significant regional or global implications. We’ll…