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Record Humanitarian Deaths Spark Global Alarm

The United Nations (UN) has sounded the alarm after revealing that a record 383 humanitarian aid workers were killed in conflict zones worldwide in 2024. Nearly half of these deaths occurred in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, making it one of the deadliest
August 20, 2025

Sudan Urges Colombia to Stop Mercenary Recruitment

Sudan has made a direct appeal to Colombia, calling on the South American nation to immediately halt the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries into its war-torn territory. Prime Minister Kamil Idris, in a letter published by the state news agency SUNA and
August 20, 2025

Bobi Wine Confirms 2026 Presidential Bid

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, has once again stepped into Uganda’s political spotlight, confirming his candidacy for the upcoming 2026 presidential election scheduled for January. The announcement came after senior officials from his party, the National Unity
August 19, 2025

M23 Rebels Miss Doha Peace Deal Deadline

Peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group aimed at ending the long-standing conflict in eastern Congo have hit a major setback. The rebels did not attend scheduled talks in Doha on August 18, 2025, citing
August 19, 2025

Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Diplomatic Solution

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has the power to end the ongoing war with Russia almost immediately—if he agrees to specific political concessions. Trump indicated that any peace deal might involve Ukraine abandoning plans to join NATO
August 19, 2025

Sudan Leader Urges Colombia to Halt Mercenaries

Sudan’s Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has issued a strong appeal to Colombia, calling for an immediate end to the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries to his conflict-stricken country. The request comes as Sudan continues to endure a devastating civil war between the
August 19, 2025

Iran Confirms Continued Talks With UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iran has announced it will continue engaging in dialogue with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), even as tensions with the global nuclear watchdog remain high following recent conflicts and political standoffs. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said in a statement that
August 19, 2025

Court Restricts Live Coverage in Lissu Treason Trial

The treason case against opposition leader Tundu Lissu took another turn today after the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court barred the live broadcast and online publication of witness statements and evidentiary materials. Presiding magistrate Franco Kiswaga issued the order while delivering directives during
August 18, 2025

Tanzanian Parties Urged to Follow Election Laws

 Leaders and officials from political parties across Tanzania have been urged to strictly adhere to the country’s Election Expenses Act to ensure transparency and avoid irregularities in the upcoming General Election scheduled for October 2025. The call came during a one-day training
August 18, 2025