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January 23rd, 2026

IRC President: “Grotesque level of abuse” in Sudan

The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains precarious. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, experts are talking about the worst crisis since records began.

By Arne Schütte

News

January 21st, 2026

Gaza: Trump plans to launch his “Board of Peace” in Davos

US President Trump’s plans for a new international peace committee for Gaza are entering a new phase: A document founding the “Board of Peace” is due to be signed on the fringes of the World Economic Forum. The list of potential committee members raises many questions.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Extreme weather

January 20th, 2026

Global risks: Geo-economics will displace environmental problems in the short term

The World Economic Forum has presented its latest Global Risks Report. In the long term, extreme weather events, the loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems pose the greatest threat to humanity.

By Marc Winkelmann

News | World Economic Forum

January 16th, 2026

WEF Global Risks Report 2026: Risk of economic downturn sparks fears in Africa

African leaders in the three largest economies rank an economic downturn among the top five risks for their countries. This is according to the Global Risks Report 2026 published by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Globally, however, different concerns prevail.

By Lucia Weiß