Egypt and Kenya bolster ties; sign agreements
After touching down in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve deals with his Egyptian counterpart. They aim to boost trade, investment, education, and technological exchanges between the two nations.
M23 rebels tighten their hold on Goma
After M23 rebels captured swathes of Goma, a spokesperson for the group insisted that peace was their top priority. Residents, meanwhile, say they are lacking basic supplies since the group marched into the city.
Banki Livestock Market Reopens
After being destroyed by insurgents from Boko Haram, the Banki International Livestock market is officially back in business. The market is a meeting point for Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian herders.
Kenyan farmers file court case against seed sharing ban
In Kenya, some farmers are arguing that a 2012 law barring seed sharing has hampered efforts to improve the country’s seed system. More than a dozen farmers have filed a court case challenging the law.
Moscow unveils Lunar New Year metro train
Moscow launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year
At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan
The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital
Pics of the day: January 29, 2025
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India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population
On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean out” the war-torn area to create a virtual clean slate
Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely
A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.