Turkey’s Ambassador to Khartoum has emphasized the strong historical ties between Turkey and Sudan and reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to supporting the Sudanese people.
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African leaders, including those from Zambia, South Sudan, Namibia, Mozambique, and Malawi, delivered Christmas messages emphasizing peace, unity, and reconciliation.
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While the government aims to improve the regulation of the mining sector, the decision to release most of the detainees has raised some eyebrows.
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Egypt, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, attracts millions of tourists every year. The pyramids, named after the kings of the time, are located in Giza, southwest of Cairo. The largest pyramid, the Pyramid of Khufu (also known as the Great Pyramid), the middle one, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the smallest, the Pyramid of Menkaure, represent the tombs of a father, son, and grandson. Visitors often travel through the pyramid complex on camels. ocated in the city of Giza, southwest of the capital Cairo, the Giza complex contains three pyramids, the Pyramid of Cheops or the Great Pyramid, as well as the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. The Pyramid of Cheops, also known as the Great Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, is the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu in Giza. It is the oldest and largest pyramid in Giza and the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World, with a height of 140 meters. It is believed that around 100,000 people built the pyramid for 20 years. Each stone is two meters high, and some are five meters long. When visiting the complex, tourists are greeted by horse-drawn carriages and camels, and souvenirs are also sold nearby.
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi stressed on Monday the importance of supporting Syria and respecting its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. During a phone conversation, they highlighted the need for enhanced coordination between regional and international actors to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. They said this should be achieved through a comprehensive political process led and owned by the Syrians themselves, calling for ensuring the people’s participation and protecting their rights. The two ministers also reviewed the latest developments in Syria, with the Jordanian foreign minister briefing his Egyptian counterpart on the outcomes of his visit to Syria earlier in the day. Safadi held talks with Ahmad al-Shara, head of Syria’s de facto governing group, in Damascus on Monday, with discussions focusing on Syria’s political transition and broader regional security concerns. During the talk, Safadi condemned the recent Israeli incursion into the Syrian territory. In addition, Safadi reiterated Jordan’s commitment to aiding Syria’s reconstruction efforts, emphasizing that Jordan will encourage both regional and international partners to engage with Syria’s emerging leadership. A statement posted by Jordan’s Foreign Ministry on social media platform X further underscored Safadi’s remarks, stressing that Syria’s reconstruction is of strategic importance to both Jordan and the broader region. In the context of regional security, Safadi emphasized the significance of securing the 386-kilometer border shared by Jordan and Syria. He pointed to the ongoing challenges posed by terrorism, drug trafficking, and weapons smuggling along this frontier, stating that border should be stable and secure. Also on Monday, Abdelatty engaged in a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to discuss the situation in Syria. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, ensuring that its state institutions can effectively fulfill their roles. He underscored the necessity of implementing a comprehensive, Syrian-led political process that involves people from all walks of life to restore stability in the country. A militant alliance led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group waged a major military operation from northern Syria on Nov. 27. It swept southwards, captured the capital Damascus, and overthrew former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government within 12 days.
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Haiti’s interim president, Leslie Voltaire, has condemned a deadly gang attack during the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s General Hospital on Christmas Eve, which left two journalists dead and several others wounded. Speaking on behalf of the transitional presidential council, Voltaire expressed outrage: “We condemn what happened today… when members of the population, journalists, and police officers were attacked,” he said. “We extend our condolences to the families, the Haitian National Police, and the journalists’ association. This act will not go unpunished.” The attack took place as reporters gathered to cover the hospital’s reopening, which had been delayed by gang violence earlier in the year. Suspected members of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition opened fire, causing panic and chaos. The Online Media Collective confirmed the deaths of journalists Markenzy Nathoux and Jimmy Jean. Graphic footage from the scene showed two bloodied bodies on stretchers, one wearing a press badge. Street gangs control around 85% of Port-au-Prince, paralyzing essential services. Despite government promises to restore order, violence continues to escalate, with journalists and law enforcement increasingly targeted. Haitian authorities have vowed to investigate the attack and hold the perpetrators accountable.
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The majority of global markets remained closed on Monday due to the Christmas holiday break. The international oil benchmark of Brent crude increased by 1.3% to $73.58 per barrel on Tuesday, up from the previous session’s close of $72.63. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate also rose by 1.2% to $70.10 per barrel, compared to $69.24 at the close of the prior session. Until the holiday, both benchmarks rose with stronger US economic growth data and expectations that global economic activity will drive oil demand upwards. Also, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to further ease its policy following lower-than-expected US inflation data. US stock markets closed early on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday. Likewise, European stock markets had a half-day on Tuesday and will not trade on Wednesday. Hong Kong markets are also closed on Wednesday and Thursday, while South Korean markets remained closed on Wednesday.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the worsening food security situation in Sudan, warning that famine conditions are present in at least five locations across the country.
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The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, has expressed deep concern over the rapidly worsening famine and hunger crisis in Sudan.
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In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, 190 people have died this year from Lassa fever, a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans. Jide Idris, Director of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), confirmed a worrying rise in both cases and fatalities nationwide. According to Idris, 9,492 suspected Lassa fever cases have been reported this year, with 1,154 testing positive. The outbreak has claimed 190 lives, and the fatality rate remains alarmingly high. In response, the Nigerian government has designated three drugs for treatment. Lassa fever was first identified in Nigeria in 1969 in the northeastern Borno State. The disease is spread through contact with rat droppings, can be transmitted person-to-person, and causes severe hemorrhagic fever, often fatal. Health authorities are urging Nigerians to avoid contact with rodents and other pests to help prevent the further spread of the disease.
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