Trump bans non-US flags at embassies/in /by
The move marks a departure from practices seen under the Biden administration, where gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags were flown.
Arab league reaffirms support for ceasefire and two-state solution in Gaza conflict/in /by
The Arab League’s message comes amid ongoing international calls for renewed dialogue and a negotiated two-state solution, which Khiari emphasized remains the “only viable path” to ensuring peace, security, and coexistence for Israelis and Palestinians.
USA: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order/in /by
This temporary halt of the executive order, requested by the states of Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, marks the first such case to be heard before a federal judge. It is part of one of five lawsuits filed by a total of 22 states, backed by immigrant rights advocacy groups nationwide.
Extreme weather’s toll on education: a UNICEF report overview/in /by
At least 242 million children across 85 countries faced disruptions in their education due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones, and flooding last year, according to a recent report from the United Nations Children's Fund.
DRC and Tony Parker collaborate for the invest in DRC night in Paris/in /by
The "Invest in DRC" forum, brought to light significant challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while emphasizing the nation's potential appeal to foreign investors.
Congolese anti-corruption Martyr inspires a new generation/in /by
“He left us a fight that we must all continue as Christians, as people, as young people in the province of North Kivu,” said Jacques, referring to the war-ravaged province where Kositi lived most of his 25 years before being killed.
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.