Africa.. a hotbed of global conflicts with a decline in relief and peacekeeping | policy

The African continent is witnessing an unprecedented escalation in the frequency of armed conflicts, making it a major center of wars in the world, according to a video report published by the Al Jazeera English website in the “In Numbers” series on November 1, 2025.

According to the report, most of the wars taking place today are taking place in Africa, which has led to the largest displacement crisis in the world, at a time when international relief efforts are declining and peacekeeping operations are collapsing.

Experts attribute this rise to several factors, most notably the fragility of political systems, the worsening economic crises, and external interventions that fuel local conflicts.

The report indicates the increasing number of armed groups in regions such as the African Sahel and the Horn of Africa, amid the weakness of central governments and the collapse of United Nations peacekeeping missions in several countries, such as Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has left a dangerous security vacuum.

International funding for relief programs has also declined, exacerbating the suffering of millions of internally displaced people and refugees across borders.

The impact of climate change has also contributed to fueling conflicts, especially in areas that depend on agriculture and grazing, where droughts and floods cause conflicts over resources.

The report indicates that these wars are not limited to traditional conflicts between governments and armed groups, but also include ethnic and sectarian conflicts, and disputes over land and resources, which makes solutions more complex.

In light of this reality, the report calls for the need to reconsider international intervention mechanisms, intensify diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, and provide effective support to governments and local communities in facing security and economic challenges.

The report concludes that the future of the African continent depends on the ability of the international community to deal with the roots of crises, and not just their manifestations, by supporting sustainable development, promoting good governance, and reducing interventions that fuel conflicts.