Twenty-five families challenge Ramaphosa on apartheid justice/in /by
Twenty-five families of victims and survivors of political crimes from the apartheid era have filed a lawsuit against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration, claiming a failure to adequately investigate these offenses and provide justice.
30-day social media access limit enforced in South Sudan/in /by
South Sudanese officials announced that they will require telecommunications companies to restrict access to social media for a minimum of 30 days.
Gaza ceasefire brings respite but living conditions remain disastrous/in /by
The ceasefire in Gaza has brought some respite, but two million displaced people are enduring disastrous conditions exacerbated by the winter rains.
Trump’s message at Davos: oil price cuts could end Ukraine war/in /by
President Donald Trump announced his intention to urge the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, along with its primary member, Saudi Arabia, to lower crude oil prices during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday.
M23 rebels advance on Goma, sparking panic and injuries/in /by
Panic engulfed Goma as M23 rebels advanced steadily towards the city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, clashing with the national army on Thursday.
Italy says expelled wanted Libyan warlord because he posed ‘danger’/in /by
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi fielded pointed questions from opposition lawmakers during a Senate session two days after Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, was flown on a government plane back to Tripoli, where he received a hero's welcome.
Sudan’s army clashes with RSF over oil refinery near Khartoum/in /by
Eyewitnesses reported smoke over Khartoum, with footage showing army forces securing the town’s entrance. Meanwhile, in el-Fasher, fighting escalated after the RSF’s 48-hour ultimatum for the army to withdraw expired, prompting airstrikes on RSF positions.
Thousands flee as fighting in the eastern DRC escalates/in /by
The United Nations warned that conflict in the region has reached alarming new levels.
UAE strengthens its role as Africa’s leading investor {Business Africa}/in /by
The UAE has become Africa’s leading investor, pouring billions into renewable energy, infrastructure, and other critical sectors and despite regional challenges such as inflation and climate concerns, Africa’s economy is expected to grow modestly in 2025, with a projected GDP rise  to 3.7%.
UN Chief: Gangs threaten to seize control of Haiti’s capital/in /by
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.