President Donald Trump took a decisive step Tuesday to protect children and parental rights by signing an executive order that blocks federal funding for gender transitions for minors under the age of 19. The move is part of his broader…
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…
TikTok is reportedly preparing to shut down its app for U.S. users if a federal ban goes into effect on Sunday. The move comes as the app’s parent company, ByteDance, faces a deadline to either sell its U.S. assets or…
N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, remains tense after a deadly attack on the presidential palace Wednesday night left 19 dead. Twenty-four armed fighters stormed the heavily guarded complex, sparking gun battles with security forces. Among the dead were 18 attackers and one…
M23 rebel fighters have seized Masisi, a key administrative hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), intensifying the group’s control in the conflict-ridden region. The town, about 80km from Goma, fell on Saturday, according to provincial parliament member…
