The M23 rebel group has declared a unilateral ceasefire after two weeks of intense fighting with the Congolese army for control of the eastern city of Goma. The ceasefire announcement comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has called for the immediate withdrawal of…
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Billionaire Philanthropist and Spiritual Leader Aga Khan Dies at 88.
Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslim community, has passed away at the age of 88, his charity, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), announced. According to the statement, he died peacefully in Lisbon, Portugal, surrounded by his family. Born in Switzerland, the Aga Khan held British citizenship and resided…
Nine Government Officials Arrested Over Bank of Uganda Heist.
Police have arrested nine high-ranking government officials, including top personnel from the Ministry of Finance, in connection with the infamous Bank of Uganda heist. The suspects were named as part of an ongoing investigation into the fraudulent diversion of millions of dollars meant for international development aid. The case revolves around a payment of $6.134…
Uganda Deploys 1,000 More Soldiers to Eastern Congo Amid M23 Conflict.
Kampala, Uganda – Uganda has deployed an additional 1,000 soldiers to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the area where the Congolese army is engaged in heavy fighting with M23 rebels, according to diplomatic and United Nations sources. The troops, part of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), were officially sent to Congo under…
Tragic School Shooting in Örebro, Sweden left 10 Dead.
A deadly shooting at a school campus in Örebro, Sweden, has left around 10 people dead. Authorities are investigating the incident, and emergency services are on-site. More details to follow. In a devastating turn of events, Swedish police have confirmed that approximately ten people have been killed in a shooting at a school campus…
Trump Threatens to Cut Funding to South Africa Over Land Policy.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut all future funding to South Africa over allegations that the country is confiscating land without compensation and mistreating certain groups of people. His comments come after the South African government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, passed a new bill that allows land seizures under specific circumstances. The…
Trump Pauses Tariffs After Call with Mexico President.
In a move that eases some tensions between the United States and Mexico, President Donald Trump has announced that he will “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico for a month. This decision follows a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who assured Trump that 10,000 soldiers would be deployed to the US-Mexico border. Despite this temporary…
Burundi’s President Accuses Kagame of ‘Expansionist’ Agenda.
Burundi’s President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has accused Rwandan President Paul Kagame of pursuing an “expansionist” agenda in the region. During a recent summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, Ndayishimiye voiced concerns over alleged Rwandan activities that threaten regional stability. He accused Rwanda of training and arming Burundian refugees and sending them into…
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