DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Military Incursion as Goma Falls to M23 Rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of deploying troops in North Kivu province, hours after the Rwandan-backed M23 militia claimed control of the provincial capital, Goma. Government spokesperson…
Israel Confirms Eight Hostages Killed by Hamas
Israel has announced that eight of the 26 hostages scheduled to be released by Hamas during the initial phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement have been confirmed dead. Government spokesperson…
Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Europe Over Safety Concerns
Coca-Cola has recalled several of its drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to “higher levels” of chlorate, a chemical used in water treatment and food processing. The company…
US Government Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, Google Maps to Follow
The United States government has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” with changes already underway in federal geographic systems. The U.S. Department of the Interior…
EC Sets March 13, 2025, for Kawempe North By-Election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced March 13, 2025, as the date for the by-election to fill the Kawempe North Parliamentary seat, which fell vacant earlier this month following the…
Congo’s M23 Rebels Push Toward Goma, Escalating Regional Crisis
An ongoing insurgency by the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, with fighters closing in on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. The offensive has…
Thousands Return to Northern Gaza Amid Challenges and Delays
Thousands of Palestinians have started returning to northern Gaza after Israel opened access routes through the Netzarim Corridor. Drone footage captured crowds of people walking along the coastal route, while…
Colombia Backs Down on Deportation Flights Amid US Tariff Threat
Colombia has agreed to accept deported migrants arriving on US military flights, averting a trade conflict with the United States. The agreement follows a standoff between the two countries after…
Electoral Commission Sets Date for Kawempe North By-elections After MP Ssegirinya’s Death
The Electoral Commission has confirmed a by-election in Kawempe Division North to fill the parliamentary seat left vacant following the death of Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad on January 9, 2025. The…
French Divorcee Wins Landmark Case on Marital Consent
A 69-year-old French woman has won a landmark ruling from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which determined that refusing to have sex with her husband should not have…
