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Russia Launches Major Drone Assault on Kyiv

 Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, experienced a relentless air attack that lasted more than eight hours. Russian forces launched a massive barrage of 539 unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and 11 missiles, targeting critical infrastructure and residential areas. Ukrainian authorities confirmed that at least 23
July 5, 2025

Russia Officially Recognizes Taliban as Afghanistan’s Government

The Russian government has officially recognized the Taliban as the legitimate governing authority of Afghanistan. This significant policy shift comes after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, signaling Moscow’s readiness to engage more deeply with the regime despite international concerns
July 5, 2025

Trump, Putin Talk Yields No Ukraine Progress

President Donald Trump has confirmed that a lengthy phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ended without any real breakthrough in efforts to end the Russia–Ukraine war. Trump, speaking before boarding Air Force One, described the call as “long and
July 5, 2025

Trump Denies Halting U.S. Arms Support to Ukraine

President Donald Trump has rejected growing media claims that the United States has suspended military aid to Ukraine, saying that weapons are still being sent—even as Washington takes measures to safeguard its own national defense capabilities. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump
July 5, 2025

Rwanda–Congo Tensions Rise Amid Rebel Fallout

Fresh developments in the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo have revealed a deepening rift between Rwanda and Corneille Nangaa, the political leader allied with the March 23 Movement (M23). This comes just days after a United Nations report laid out clear
July 5, 2025

Africa’s Role with BRICS Grows More Strategic

As the world reconfigures its balance of power, African nations are increasingly drawn toward the orbit of BRICS—a geopolitical alliance consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Originally established as an informal bloc of fast-growing economies, BRICS has since evolved
July 4, 2025

Uganda’s HIV Burden Grows Beyond 1.5 Million

Uganda is facing a renewed public health challenge as the number of people living with HIV/AIDS has climbed to over 1.5 million, according to new data released in 2024 by the Uganda AIDS Commission. The rise serves as a stark reminder that
July 4, 2025

South Sudan’s First Quarter Plagued by Violence

Between January and March 2025, South Sudan experienced one of its most violent periods in recent memory, with at least 739 civilians killed and nearly 680 others injured, according to a new report from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
July 4, 2025
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