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Ceasefire Fails as Violence Returns to Suwayda, Syria

The fragile peace in southern Syria has once again collapsed, with violent clashes erupting in the As-Suwayda Governorate, a predominantly Druze region that has become the latest flashpoint in the country’s prolonged civil war. The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Friday
July 19, 2025

Israel and Syria Reach Fragile Ceasefire Agreement

Amid rising tensions in southern Syria and a spate of deadly airstrikes, both Israel and Syrian interim authorities have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, brokered with the assistance of Turkey, Jordan, and other regional neighbors. The announcement was made by Tom Barrack,
July 19, 2025

Rwanda Approves Washington Accord to End Tensions

the Government of Rwanda has formally endorsed a peace agreement aimed at resolving longstanding tensions with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The decision came during a Cabinet meeting held on July 17, 2025, where ministers unanimously approved the accord, originally
July 18, 2025

DRC Catholic Church Rejects Pregnancy School Mandate

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has openly opposed a government directive requiring schools to allow pregnant girls to continue their education alongside other students. In a strongly worded public letter, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo
July 18, 2025

Burkina Faso Junta Axes Election Commission Amid Controversy

The military rulers of Burkina Faso have abolished the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission, CENI, transferring all voting duties to the Ministry of Territorial Administration. State broadcaster RTB relayed the decree on 17 July 2025, quoting officials who called the commission a costly “pipeline for foreign influence.” (AP News) Speaking after
July 18, 2025

Tanzania’s INEC Urges Fair Staffing Nationwide

As Tanzania moves closer to its highly anticipated 2025 general elections, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, has made a strong case for ethical recruitment and professional conduct in electoral preparations. Speaking at the opening of
July 16, 2025

Trump Scales Back Troops Amid LA Backlash

The Trump administration has begun withdrawing 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, weeks after their controversial deployment in response to widespread immigration protests and civil unrest triggered by federal enforcement operations. This marks a partial pullback of the roughly 4,000 troops—comprising
July 16, 2025
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