MONUSCO and OCHA Discuss Ceasefire Monitoring and Humanitarian Efforts in DRC
MONUSCO and OCHA provide key insights on their roles in monitoring the DRC-M23 ceasefire and addressing the region’s growing humanitarian…
Category: AFRICA
DR Congo, Rwanda Set to Draft Peace Agreement by May 2 After US Mediation
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to prepare a draft peace deal by May 2, following talks…
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire After Qatar Talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have reached a ceasefire following peace talks in Qatar, with further negotiations…
Germany, France, UK Urge Israel to Allow Unhindered Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom called on Israel to comply with…
Hamas Says Fate of US-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Unknown After Strike
Hamas announced that the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander remains uncertain following an Israeli airstrike.
Palestinian Government Condemns Settler Threats to Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry urges the international community to take serious action against growing settler incitement aimed at destroying the…
Putin and Qatar’s Emir Discuss Syria and Gaza in Moscow Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held high-level talks in Moscow, focusing on…
Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Without Full Israeli Withdrawal; Israel Vows Indefinite Presence
Hamas has ruled out any ceasefire deal that doesn’t include a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Turkey and Israel Launch Deconfliction Talks Over Syria
Turkish and Israeli officials have begun technical talks in Azerbaijan to establish a communication mechanism aimed at preventing military clashes…
France Poised to Recognize Palestinian State in June, Macron Announces
French President Emmanuel Macron reveals plans to officially recognize a Palestinian state in the coming months, with a potential landmark…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Media and Medical Teams Raise War Crime Allegations
An Israeli airstrike on a media tent in Gaza early Monday killed at least two journalists and injured several others,…
Germany Temporarily Shuts Embassy in South Sudan Amid Fears of Civil War
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan due to escalating tensions and fears of a potential civil war.
Lebanon Warns of ‘New War’ as Israel Launches Deadly Strikes
Tensions escalate as Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon kill at least two people and injure eight. The strikes have prompted…
Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium
Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing unresolved tensions between the two nations.
Fighting Breaks Out on Syria-Lebanon Border; Aoun Orders Military Response
Violent clashes have erupted along the Syria-Lebanon border, prompting Lebanese President Michel Aoun to order the country’s army to take…
US Expels South African Ambassador Over Controversial Trump Remarks
The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador following remarks made about former President Donald Trump, escalating diplomatic tensions between…
Iraq Announces Killing of ‘Dangerous’ ISIL Leader Abu Khadija
Iraqi security forces have killed Abu Khadija, a senior leader of ISIL, in a counterterrorism operation, the government announced.
Syria’s Interim President Signs Historic Deal to Merge Kurdish-led SDF into State Forces
Syria’s interim president has signed a landmark agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), paving the way for the…
Arab Leaders Approve Egypt’s Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
At the latest Arab Summit, leaders from across the region have endorsed Egypt’s comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.
PKK Announces Historic Ceasefire with Turkey After 40+ Years of Conflict
In a groundbreaking move, the PKK declares a ceasefire with Turkey following a call from their jailed leader, Abdullah Öcalan,…
Israel Prepares to Defend Druze Community Near Damascus Amid Growing Tensions
Israel’s defense ministry orders military readiness to protect a Druze settlement on the outskirts of Damascus, claiming the minority group…
Israel Deploys Tanks in Intensified Assault on West Bank, Targeting Jenin
Israeli tanks advance into Jenin as military operations intensify across the West Bank, causing widespread destruction to Palestinian infrastructure and…