East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World’s Most Repressed Nations

The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Ethiopia is threatening Eritrea, its diminutive neighbour, making a claim on the Eritrean port of Assab. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently remarked that regaining Red Sea access would correct a “historical mistake” and address an “existential question” for landlocked Ethiopia. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel…

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Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting | Syria’s War News

Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting | Syria’s War News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Agreement will see government takeover of SDF controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military. Published On 18 Jan 202618 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Syrian government has announced a ceasefire has been agreed with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that will involve the withdrawal…

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Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure | Russia-Ukraine war News

Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures. Ukraine’s energy minister has sounded an alarm over the energy situation as Russian strikes ​on the country’s infrastructure leave people shivering in subzero temperatures without heating or power. Denys Shmyhal, who took office ‍earlier this week, told parliament on Friday that there was…

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Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…

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US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine, at a time when US President Donald Trump is trying to advance negotiations towards peace. The US issued its latest warning on Monday, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Recommended Stories list…

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Africa: Sudan – 1000 Days of War Deepen the World’s Worst Health and Humanitarian Crisis

Africa: Sudan – 1000 Days of War Deepen the World’s Worst Health and Humanitarian Crisis

Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 million people will need humanitarian aid this year….

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