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Trump’s message at Davos: oil price cuts could end Ukraine war
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.
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M23 rebels advance on Goma, sparking panic and injuries
Panic engulfed Goma as M23 rebels advanced steadily towards the city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, clashing with the national army on Thursday.
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Italy repatriates Libyan warlord sought by ICC
Italy’s interior minister says he expelled Libyan warlord wanted by ICC because he posed ‘danger’
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Sudan’s army clashes with RSF over keyo oil refinery near Khartoum
Eyewitnesses reported smoke over Khartoum, with footage showing army forces securing the town’s entrance. Meanwhile, in el-Fasher, fighting escalated after the RSF’s 48-hour ultimatum for the army to withdraw expired, prompting airstrikes on RSF positions.
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Thousands flee as fighting in the eastern DRC escalates
The United Nations warned that conflict in the region has reached alarming new levels.
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UN Chief: Gangs threaten to seize control of Haiti’s capital
Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.
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Rare blossom of the corpse flower in Sydney
The flowering of the amorphophallus titanum, nicknamed “Putricia”, attracted more than 13,000 visitors to the Royal Sydney Botanic Garden.
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Houston Zoo animals discover snow for the first time
A winter storm blanketed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, closing schools and paralysing traffic. Animals at the Houston Zoo, on he other hand, had more fun.
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Walker set for Milan move after leaving Manchester City
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has arrived in Italy on Thursday for a medical ahead of an anticipated transfer
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Hughes Fire forces 50,000 to evacuate
Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire in Los Angeles forcing 50,000 people to evacuate
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Britain and Egypt foreign ministers discuss trade and irregular migration
The discussions took place on Thursday ahead of the second gathering of the Egyptian-British Participation Council.
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Kenya eases travel rules for most African nations
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by eliminating the contentious Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for most visitors.
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Former detainee condemns Italy’s release of Libyan warlord as betrayal
Osama Njeem is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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US Congress passes bill to detain illegal immigrant accused of crimes
A significant number of opposition Democrat lawmakers voted in favour of the bill which now be sent to President Donald Trump for signing into law.
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South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan
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Former detainee’s feeling of ‘deep betrayal’ at Italy’s release of Libyan warlord
Osama Njeem is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Crafting hope: how AZIZI Life supports widows and teen mothers
Hands of Hope: Empowering Widows and Teenage Mothers in Rwanda Through Craft. Founded in 2008, AZIZI Life is a Swahili-inspired initiative dedicated to uplifting rural artisans in Rwanda from poverty.
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Gabon announces date for Presidential election
Gabon will hold presidential elections on April 12, its transitional government announced Thursday, signaling a pivotal move toward civilian governance after the military ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule.
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Tundu Lissu elected Chadema Chairman ahead of election
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the Chadema party, defeating long-time leader Freeman Mbowe
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UN: over one million displaced as Sudan’s conflict continues
More than one million people have left Sudan due to the ongoing war, finding refuge in South Sudan.
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Families sue TikTok France over teen deaths
Seven families are suing TikTok France, accusing the platform of exposing children to life-threatening material
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Princess Anne honors legacy of black South African WWI heroes
Black South African servicemen who lost their lives in non-combat roles while serving on the Allied side during World War I, and whose final resting places remain unknown, have been honored with a memorial that lists 1,772 names.
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Belgian prison to release renowned Malian artist Rokia Traore
The Malian artist Rokia Traore, who was detained in Rome last year due to an international child custody battle and subsequently extradited to Belgium, is set to be released from a Belgian prison , according to local news agency, citing her legal representatives.
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Outrage in Italy over release of Libyan warlord due to legal error
Human rights organizations and opposition lawmakers in Italy expressed their anger on Wednesday after the country released a Libyan warlord due to a legal technicality.
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Freed Spanish hostage arrives safely in Algiers
Gilbert Navarro, who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week, was released after a coalition of separatists in Mali negotiated his release.
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Schools in Mayotte prepare to reopen after devastating Cyclone Chido
Teachers and administrative staff were called back to work on Monday as repairs to buildings are underway ahead of the start of classes next week.
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The conflict in Congo is intensifying, causing more and more civilians to flee
The fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army has made thousands of civilians flee to the area around Goma, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Demonstration against Trump’s anti-immigration policy in L.A.
Supporters of immigrant rights gathered in Los Angeles to oppose President Trump’s mass deportation policies and executive orders.
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Civilians flee as fighting between M23 and DRC army approaches Goma
Amid an uptick in fighting, the United Nations says more than 237,000 people have been forced from their homes in the eastern DRC since the start of the year.
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Egypt vows to enforce Gaza ceasefire and end bloodshed
Egypt’s President said on Wednesday that his country would “push with all its strength” to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza is fully implemented
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Second day of extreme pollution in Sarajevo
A thick fog of pollution envelops Sarajevo for the second day. Experts are warning of the health risks associated with poor air quality.
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Pope Francis shares story of displaced families in Gaza
Pope Francis said the Catholic parish in Gaza reported that the displaced people were finally eating meat after the ceasefire
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China unveils first humanoid robot training base in Shanghai
China’s Pudong District opens a humanoid robot training base, training 100 robots now with a goal of 1,000 by 2027, enhancing applications in manufacturing and services.
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Nigerian regulator approves up to 50% hike in mobile phone tariffs
Mobile phone tariffs in Nigeria have remained unchanged for over 10 years.
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Italian police arrest Libyan warlord wanted by ICC
Italian police have arrested a Libyan warlord on a warrant from the International Criminal Court
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Bena Care launches dialysis services in Kenya’s Murang’a County
A new dialysis centre is bringing hope to patients in rural Kenyan communities. The centre in Murang’a county will ease the burden for patients with chronic kidney disease who previously had to travel long distances to receive appropriate treatment.
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The camera that saved trapped miners in South Africa
A specialised camera has been a literal life line to many miners trapped in South Africa
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Critical minerals and climate action: South Africa’s G20 priorities
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined objectives and priorities for the country’s G20 presidency with a promise of elevating the impact of climate change on developing countries.
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Social media delights in snowball fights and sledding across Texas and the Gulf Coast
Videos posted on social media captured nuns having a snowball fight and Houston firefighters having a friendly battle as a rare storm swept across Texas and the Gulf Coast. The snow closed motorways, grounded flights and closed schools for more than a million pupils unaccustomed to winter weather.
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The ramifications of Trump’s tariff decisions for world trade organisation
The leader of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, conveyed a sense of “cautious optimism “tatting that her approach to the U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff strategies is to remain composed and observe the actual policies that will be put into action.