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 Russia has announced its intention to assist in rebuilding the war-torn country. This offer was made during recent talks between Russian officials and Syrian government representatives in Damascus, signaling a potential new chapter in their long-standing relationship. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail

The M23 rebel group has taken control of Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following days of intense fighting that has left at least 700 people dead and 2,800 injured. The escalating violence, which unfolded between

 Former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, once a powerful political figure, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption charges. The ruling follows the discovery of gold bars and large amounts of cash hidden in his home,

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the regional bloc, marking a significant shift in the political and economic landscape of West Africa. The announcement, made on January 29,

 A group of Romanian mercenaries hired by the Congolese government to help counter the growing threat of M23 rebels have begun their withdrawal, crossing into Rwanda as they prepare to return home. On Wednesday, more than 280 of these fighters were seen

Uhuru Kenyatta Urges Africa to Prepare for Pandemics Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on African nations to take charge of their own pandemic preparedness, emphasizing the need to invest in local vaccine production and reduce dependence on foreign aid. Speaking