The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) until January 31, 2026. The move signals continued international commitment to stabilizing Haiti, which has been grappling with escalating violence and political instability. Speaking during the session, U.S.…
A devastating surge of violence has gripped North Kordofan state in Sudan, where nearly 300 civilians have been killed in a wave of coordinated attacks allegedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Human rights group Emergency Lawyers reports that the onslaught began over the weekend, targeting several…
Sudan’s already precarious food security situation has taken another hit as farmers and local activists report a series of cross-border attacks by Ethiopian militias in the disputed Al-Fashaga region. These incursions, which have intensified in recent days, are disrupting the critical sowing season, further endangering livelihoods in a country already…
A deadly Israeli airstrike in central Gaza has claimed the lives of 10 civilians, including six children, as they queued to collect water at al-Nuseirat refugee camp. The victims, struck by a missile reportedly fired from a drone, were taken to al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, where medical staff also treated…
Iran has signaled a conditional openness to restarting nuclear negotiations with the United States, contingent upon guarantees that no further attacks will be carried out against the country. The statement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, as reported by state media. Addressing foreign diplomats in Tehran,…
In a major breakthrough in its prolonged fight against terrorism, Nigeria has convicted 44 individuals for financing Boko Haram, handing down prison sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years with hard labour. The convictions, announced Saturday by Abu Michael, spokesman for Nigeria’s counterterrorism centre, follow the resumption of mass trials…
Six months after a critical shutdown due to rebel advances, Uganda has officially reopened its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling a potential turning point in the region’s volatile security landscape. The border closures at Bunagana and Ishasha in North Kivu province were triggered by the M23…
Haiti is witnessing an alarming surge in violence, as gang activity intensifies and spreads far beyond the capital, Port-au-Prince, into rural areas where government control is virtually non-existent. A new report released by the United Nations details a grim escalation that began in October 2024 and has continued unabated through…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame hosted former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at Urugwiro Village on Friday in a high-level meeting focused on advancing regional peace in the troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kenyatta, who serves as a facilitator for the DRC peace process under both the East African Community…
