Escalating Conflict in the DRC: The Rise of the M23 Rebel Group
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces escalating conflict driven by the M23 rebel group, which is expanding its territorial control,...
Day: February 6, 2025
Ugandan Rugby International Philip Pariyo Sentenced for Rape
Philip Pariyo, a Ugandan rugby international, has been sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment for raping a woman...
Dutch Authorities Submit Extradition Request for Drug Fugitive Jos Leijdekkers to Sierra Leone
The Dutch have sent an extradition request for drug fugitive Jos Leijdekkers to Sierra Leone. Despite no extradition treaty, the...
M23 Rebels Claim Control Over Goma, Assure Residents of Safety
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured Goma, eastern Congo, promising safety and stability during a rally. They announced a ceasefire but have...
M23 Rebels Assure Goma Residents of Safety Amid Ongoing Conflict
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels assured Goma residents of safety following their capture of the city amidst skepticism. The rebels aim to...
DR Congo’s Struggles with Romanian Mercenaries and Military Inefficiency
Approximately 300 Romanian mercenaries hired by the DR Congo army surrendered after a rebel assault on Goma, shattering their hopes...
Turkey’s Earthquake Recovery: A Continual Challenge Two Years On
Two years after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, significant recovery challenges remain. Less than a third of destroyed...
Investigation Underway Following Deaths of British and German Women in Sri Lankan Hostel
Police are investigating the deaths of Ebony McIntosh, 24, and Nadine Raguse, 26, at a Colombo hostel. Both women suffered...
Tragic Shooting at Orebro School Claims Lives of Syrian Refugees
The Syrain embassy confirmed that Syrians were among the ten victims of a shooting at a school in Orebro, Sweden....
Bolivia and Argentina Investigate Illegal Hunting Network Targeting Jaguars
Bolivia and Argentina are investigating the illegal hunting of jaguars by the company Caza & Safaris, which sold expensive hunting...
