Ukraine’s top commander has acknowledged that his troops are under immense pressure defending the front-line town of Pokrovsk, where Russian forces are pushing hard to gain control. General Oleksandr Syrskyi described the situation as “difficult,” saying Ukrainian soldiers are facing a large Russian force, but he denied claims that
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Nigeria, threatening possible military intervention over what he called “the killing of Christians by Islamists.” In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed he had directed the Pentagon to prepare a plan of attack if the Nigerian
A deadly landslide in western Kenya has left at least 21 people dead following days of intense rainfall. The disaster struck Marakwet East late Friday night, sweeping through homes and cutting off access to nearby villages. Authorities say more than 30 people are still missing, while 25 survivors with severe
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the growing violence and loss of life during election-related protests in Tanzania. Demonstrations erupted on Wednesday after voters learned that the two main challengers to President Samia Suluhu Hassan had been barred from the ballot. According to reports, at least 10 people
Life in Maroua, the capital of Cameroon’s Far North region, came to a standstill on Friday after opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary called for a nationwide “ghost town” protest. Though the shutdown was officially set to begin on Monday, many residents and businesses have already started observing it out of
Taiwan’s new opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, has officially taken charge of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island’s largest opposition party, with a message of caution and reconciliation. During her first speech as chairwoman in Taipei, Cheng warned that Taiwan faces a growing threat of war with China but pledged to lead
The Group of Seven (G7) nations has strongly condemned Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, calling them devastating and dangerous ahead of the winter months. Ukraine has described the latest wave of strikes as “nuclear terrorism,” saying they target facilities critical to the nation’s safety and survival. In a
Tension following Tanzania’s recent presidential election has crossed the border into Kenya, as unrest in the town of Namanga disrupts daily life and trade between the two countries. Protesters fleeing clashes with Tanzanian police sought refuge on the Kenyan side of the border, prompting officers to fire tear gas canisters
The U.S. government has announced a new refugee policy that drastically limits the number of people allowed to resettle in the country over the next year. President Donald Trump’s administration has capped refugee admissions at 7,500 — the lowest in U.S. history — and stated that priority will be given
