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DR Congo Relaxes Mining Restrictions After Kolwezi Protests

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has temporarily lifted restrictions on copper and cobalt processing activities in Kolwezi, a move that follows days of protests and unrest by small-scale miners whose livelihoods were disrupted by the earlier suspension. The decision,
January 7, 2026
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Protests Escalate Across Iran Amid Economic Crisis

Mass demonstrations against rising prices and worsening economic conditions in Iran have entered their tenth consecutive day, spreading to new cities including Lahijan. The growing unrest signals mounting pressure on the government in Tehran as citizens voice frustration over inflation and the
January 6, 2026
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Death Toll Reaches 80 After U.S. Strikes in Venezuela

The number of people killed in the United States’ military operation in Venezuela has climbed to at least 80, according to Venezuelan officials and international reporting. The casualties include both civilians and members of the Venezuelan security forces, marking one of the
January 6, 2026
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Delcy Rodríguez Sworn In As Venezuela’s Interim Leader

Venezuela has entered a new chapter of political uncertainty after Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president, following a session of the National Assembly convened amid calls for the release of detained former President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro is currently held in
January 6, 2026
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Congo Says New Proof Shows Rwandan Troops In East

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has once again accused neighbouring Rwanda of direct military involvement in its eastern conflict, saying newly obtained evidence confirms the presence of Rwandan soldiers fighting alongside rebel forces in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. According
January 6, 2026
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Iran Calls For Maduro Release After U.S. Arrest

Iran has publicly demanded the release of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, condemning his arrest by the United States as unlawful and warning that the move could set a dangerous precedent in international relations. The statement from Tehran adds a new diplomatic dimension
January 6, 2026
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Angola Seeks Fresh Path To End Eastern Congo Conflict

Angola has once again stepped forward as a regional mediator, presenting new proposals aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a crisis that has resisted multiple peace initiatives over the years. The renewed effort follows a
January 6, 2026
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Burundi President Moves To Contain Qatar Diplomatic Fallout

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has stepped in personally to defuse a diplomatic situation after controversial remarks made by his foreign minister about Qatar briefly threatened to strain relations between the two countries. The incident, which unfolded on social media over the weekend,
January 6, 2026
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Maduro Denies Charges After Dramatic U.S. Court Appearance

Venezuela’s embattled leader Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to sweeping narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges during a tense court appearance in the United States, insisting before a federal judge that he was forcibly taken from his country and remains a legitimate
January 6, 2026
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Venezuela Oil Wealth Reshapes Global Energy Politics

For decades, Venezuela’s extraordinary oil wealth has been widely discussed but rarely fully understood outside energy circles. The South American nation holds the largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at nearly 300 billion barrels, surpassing even Saudi Arabia. These reserves
January 5, 2026
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