Vanuatu Holds Election in Wake of Earthquake and Political Turmoil
Voters in Vanuatu are participating in a snap election following a severe earthquake. The election follows the dissolution of parliament...
Day: January 16, 2025
Daybreak Africa: Updates on Clashes, Politics, and Social Issues in Africa
Daybreak Africa reports on injuries and displacements in eastern DRC due to army clashes with M23 fighters. Burkina Faso bans...
Qatar, US, and Egypt Unite to Monitor Gaza Ceasefire
The United States, Qatar, and Egypt will jointly oversee the Gaza ceasefire starting Sunday, with a monitoring team based in...
Biden to Deliver Final Address Following Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address, reflecting on his career and highlighting the recent ceasefire deal between Israel...
Russia Expands Military Base in Libya to Strengthen Influence in Africa
Russia is expanding its military presence in Libya by reinforcing the Maaten Al Sarra base bordering Chad and Sudan, facilitating...
Maine’s Lighthouses Recognized as Endangered Heritage Sites
Maine's lighthouses have been designated as endangered by the World Monuments Watch due to climate change and other threats. The...
Somalia’s Strategic Diplomacy: The Ankara Declaration and the Somaliland Question
The Somali-Ethiopian "Ankara Declaration" reflects Somalia's strategic response to concerns about potential U.S. recognition of Somaliland. By granting Ethiopia access...
Maine’s Lighthouses Designated as Endangered Heritage Sites
Maine's lighthouses have been listed as endangered cultural sites by World Monuments Watch for 2025. This highlights the threats they...
Assessing Genocide in Sudan: A Symbolic Declaration Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The article discusses recent acknowledgments of genocide in Sudan as Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirms violence by the RSF....
Understanding the Connection Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
The article discusses the extreme weather phenomena in early 2025, linking them to human-caused climate change. It explains the evolution...