Trump’s aid freeze challenges UN in DR Congo
With rising conflict and disease risks, aid groups face mounting challenges in delivering essential services.
Gaza residents reject Trump’s resettlement plans amid devastation
Trump’s proposal includes resettling Gaza’s 2.2 million Palestinians and transforming the area into what he called the “Riviera of the Middle East”
Gaza death toll tops 48,200 as more bodies recovered
Gaza death toll passes 48,200 as more bodies found in rubble
Trump says Palestinians will not return to Gaza under his plan
Trump stated in a Fox News interview that Palestinians would not have the right to return to Gaza, proposing their permanent relocation and describing Gaza as a future real estate development.
Ecuador presidential race goes to runoff
Incumbent Daniel Noboa, leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez to face off in April election
Arabs stand firm against forced Palestinian displacement: Egypt
Egypt’s foreign minister reaffirmed Arab opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza in talks with a US senator.
4 Palestinians killed in Gaza despite ceasefire
3 Palestinians killed in Gaza City, elderly woman lost her life east of Khan Younis, according to medical source
Trump to meet Saudi,Egyptian leaders, Israeli president says
The talks come amid backlash over Trump’s proposal for Gaza, which has been firmly rejected by Saudi Arabia and criticized by Jordan.
Algeria’s top diplomat visits Syria for the first time since Assad
Algeria’s top diplomat arrived in Syria as a special envoy to discuss relations with President Ahmed al-Sharaa, reaffirming Algeria’s solidarity and commitment to supporting Syria.
Hamas releases 3 Israelis in exchange for 183 Palestinians
This marks the fifth exchange within the ongoing Gaza ceasefire
Trump launches White House faith office, targets ‘anti-Christian bias’
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Trump said his experience surviving two assassination attempts last year had deepened his faith
Trump suspends US assistance to South Africa over land policy
Trump signed an order freezing US aid to South Africa, citing its land expropriation law and concerns over discrimination against the white minority.
US lawmaker ignites debate in Tunisia after criticizing Saied
US congressman Joe Wilson sparks heated debate in Tunisia with criticism of Saied’s government and policies.
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations before hostage swap
The Palestinian group claimed Israel had blocked hundreds of aid trucks and allowed only a fraction of the tents and mobile homes needed for displaced Gazans returning to devastated areas
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian state, suggests Saudis absorb Palestinians
‘Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia, they have a lot of land over there,’ says Netanyahu
Netherlands urges Sierra Leone on extradition
Sierra Leone investigates allegations of high-level protection for convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers.
Kenya’s Haiti mission continues as US stops funding
Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that the US has exempted Kenya’s Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti from its broader aid freeze.
South Africa stands firm against US criticism, Ramaphosa vows
President Ramaphosa rejects US criticism and affirms South Africa will not be bullied, defending the government’s policies and national sovereignty.
Jordan rejects Trump’s resettlement plan, citing regional threat
King Abdullah plans to convey these concerns directly to Trump during a high-stakes meeting in Washington on February 11
France to pull its troops from Ivory Coast after years of military ties
France will officially withdraw its troops and hand over its military base in Ivory Coast to the local government on February 20, 2025.
Ramaphosa confronts Musk over Trump’s disinformation claims
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa confronts Elon Musk over disinformation in US media related to Trump’s land expropriation comments.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker applauds Trump’s Gaza plan
Ben Gvir, who is part of a political faction pushing for Jewish settlements in Gaza, resigned from Netanyahu’s cabinet last month along with two other ministers from his nationalist-religious party
Trump: US to take long-term control of Gaza
President makes announcement during joint press conference with Israeli prime minister
Israeli military op transforms Jenin refugee camp into ghost town
The operation, launched last month, has left Jenin largely deserted
Algeria won’t normalize ties with Israel until Palestinian state
Algerian President confirms his country will not normalize relations with Israel before a Palestinian state is established.
Palestinians seek urgent aid for temporary housing in Gaza
A Palestinian Authority official estimates the immediate need for $6.5 billion to cover temporary shelter for Gaza’s population of over two million
Egypt insists on rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians
Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding Gaza without displacing Palestinians, rejecting proposals for relocation and emphasizing its role in regional stability.
