Bolivia : Emergence of a large-scale social movement from 14 May onwards, including roadblocks around the capital and repeated clashes between police and protesters.
Congo (Democratic Republic of) / Uganda : Outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the north-eastern provinces of the DRC and in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, declared an international health emergency 15 May: 1,028 suspected cases and 246 fatalities according to the latest figures.
Persian Gulf & Iran : Escalating tensions between the US and Iran from 4 May onwards amid fragile ceasefire (US strikes in the south, Iranian drone attacks on the UAE, Kuwait and commercial vessels around the Strait of Hormuz, followed by Bahrain in early June), whilst negotiations accelerated.
Lebanon : Escalation and expansion of Israeli operations and airstrikes in Southern Lebanon, with strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Mali : Ongoing JNIM roadblocks in Bamako and attacks on civilians in several regions, following joint offensive 25 April (at least 115 fatalities in the Bandiagara region between 6 and 8 May) and continuation of military counter-terrorism operations