M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, claimed to have seized Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city, early Monday. The capture follows the group’s 48-hour ultimatum for Congolese forces to surrender, which expired amidst heavy gunfire. The rebels urged residents to remain…

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an assault on el-Fasher after their ultimatum for the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Joint Forces to withdraw from the city expired. Since May, the RSF has surrounded el-Fasher and is accused of…

United States President Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders on his inauguration day, setting a record. While these orders span a wide range of issues, many are expected to face significant hurdles due to legal and constitutional challenges. An executive…

President Donald Trump issued sweeping clemency to over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack, a decision that has sparked widespread controversy. This move, which affected more than 200 incarcerated rioters, also led to the dismissal…

On the third Monday of January, the U.S. observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader. However, in Alabama and Mississippi, the day also commemorates Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general, creating a…

The UK government is facing sharp criticism from Human Rights Watch (HRW) for its failure to revoke controversial anti-protest laws enacted by the previous administration. In its latest World Report, HRW warned that the Labour government is undermining democratic rights…