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Sudan War: Widespread sexual violence and women’s untold suffering

By Our Writer

Only a few years ago, Sudan was a beacon of hope as women led a revolution that ousted longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir after three decades of oppressive rule. Women from all walks of life, frustrated by public order laws that humiliated urban dwellers and subjected rural communities to violence, rallied for…

Kagame tells DR Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels

KIGALI – President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with the violent rebel group M23, which has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, expanding its control over the region bordering Rwanda. M23 is the most prominent among more than 100 armed groups vying for dominance in the mineral…

M23 rebels seize strategic town of Masisi amid advancements in Eastern DRC

Goma - M23 rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have captured the key town of Masisi, a strategic location in the east of the country, according to local politicians. The seizure marks a significant gain for the armed group, which has been advancing in the region.

Masisi, located about 80km (50…

Senegal’s president declares end to foreign military presence by 2025

Dakar, Senegal: President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye of Senegal has announced that all foreign military presences in the country will end by 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s defense and security policy. The announcement came during his New Year’s Eve address on December 31, 2024, as he reflected on his administration’s…

NEW GOLD? Illegal trade in strange plant booms in South Africa

Namaqualand, South Africa – The remote Succulent Karoo desert, spanning South Africa and Namibia, has become a hotbed for the illegal trade of rare and protected succulent plants. Organized crime syndicates are capitalizing on the global demand for these unique species, creating a crisis with devastating social and ecological…

Bashar al-Assad’s wife files for divorce, seeks return to UK

Moscow — Asma al-Assad, wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce and expressed a desire to return to the United Kingdom, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post citing Turkish and Arab media sources. The report suggests that Asma is dissatisfied with her…