insert_link World Israeli government considers expanding Gaza operations AFP photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by Shaul Golan Western leaders, including the UK’s David Lammy and French President Emmanuel Macron, have strongly condemned videos released by Hamas and Islamic Jihad depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Euronews reports that Lammy called the footage “sickening propaganda,” while Macron described it as “abject cruelty” and called for the hostages’ unconditional release. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz joined the chorus, […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link World UN chief warns of Humanitarian catastrophe as Israel expands Gaza offensive UN Secretary-General António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed alarm over Israel’s decision to intensify its military campaign in Gaza, warning that the move could trigger a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe. According to The Times of Israel, the Israeli security cabinet has approved plans for a broader ground offensive, which includes the capture and control of Gaza. “I am especially alarmed by reports that the Israeli military intends to […] today6 May, 2025
insert_link Africa Burundi Denies Troop Withdrawal from DR Congo Reuters reports suggest Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern DR Congo, where they were combating M23 rebels, posing a challenge for Congo’s army. However, a Burundian military spokesman dismissed these claims as "fake," stating on X that their troops remain active in their designated areas. today19 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia City Police tightens festive season safety measures The Windhoek City Police have intensified safety measures for the festive season, focusing on traffic law enforcement, including drinking and driving. City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marcelline Kiddy Murapo urged residents to secure their homes, avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, and report suspicious activities. today16 December, 2024
insert_link World Israel strikes bank buildings in Lebanon Israel has carried out airstrikes in Lebanon targeting bank branches it says are linked to Hezbollah. Defence analyst and former colonel in the British Army Simon Diggins says Israel believes it can disrupt Hezbollah's finances. today21 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement By Kristof Titeca, University of Antwerp The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In a July 2024 report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC stated that Ugandan army and intelligence officials were providing active support to the M23 rebel group. The group, which is active in eastern DRC, was first defeated in […] today20 August, 2024
insert_link World US raids in Iraq and Syria: How retaliatory airstrikes affect network of Iran-backed militias The headquarters of an Iranian-linked group in Anbar, Iraq was among the sites targeted by U.S. bombers. Hashd al-Shaabi Media Office/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Sara Harmouch, American University and Nakissa Jahanbani, United States Military Academy West Point U.S. bombers struck dozens of sites across Iraq and Syria on Feb. 2, 2024, to avenge a drone attack that killed three American service members just days earlier. The retaliatory strikes were the […] today5 February, 2024
