In a significant diplomatic shift, the Democratic Republic of Congo has severed all ties with Rwanda following a deadly surge in violence linked to the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda. The situation deteriorated over the weekend, with South Africa reporting that nine of its peacekeepers lost
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Taliban condemns ICC arrest warrants for Afghan leaders
Afghanistan's Taliban foreign ministry has issued a strong condemnation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its request for arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders, labelling the move as "politically motivated" and lacking a fair legal foundation. In a statement released on Friday, the ministry rejected the warrants, which accuse Taliban
US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa
In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises
Gabon sets date for Presidential elections following Coup
Gabon’s transitional government has announced that presidential elections will take place on April 12, marking a crucial move towards reinstating civilian rule after a coup that ended the Bongo dynasty's long-standing reign. Government spokesman Seraphin Akure Davain made the announcement early Thursday after a Cabinet meeting, stating, “Voting will start at
Trump urges Putin to end Ukraine War or face more sanctions
US Senate approves crackdown on migrant criminal suspects
In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, aligning with the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to enhance immigration enforcement following Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term. The newly passed legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, mandates the detention of
Trump fires 4 officials in first post-inauguration announcement
Donald Trump In a bold move shortly after his inauguration, U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce the dismissal of four senior officials appointed by the previous administration. In his first post since assuming office, Trump stated, "My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and
Highlights of President Donald Trump’s Speech
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump outlined a bold agenda for his administration: National Emergency at the Southern Border: Trump declared a national emergency to halt illegal immigration and initiate the return of undocumented individuals with criminal records. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord: The U.S. will exit the Paris Climate
Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the US, vows to reverse America’s decline
Kenya and World Bank collaborate to support Young mothers
The Kenyan government, in partnership with the World Bank, is finalizing a collaboration aimed at providing young mothers with a monthly stipend to support their needs. According to President's Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria, this initiative will offer financial assistance during pregnancies and continue until the children reach three years