KINSHASA, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, revealed on Monday that over 7,000 people have been killed in the eastern region since January. This surge in violence follows the rapid territorial expansion of the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which has seized control of two key […]

Bogotá, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the growing influence of armed groups in Colombia, highlighting escalating violence despite ongoing peace efforts. The latest UN report reveals that criminal factions continue to engage in kidnappings, assassinations, and forced displacements, severely impacting vulnerable communities. Ongoing Violence and Human Rights […]

United Nations, United States, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The United States has welcomed what it calls a “landmark agreement” at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after successfully securing the adoption of a resolution aimed at achieving “lasting peace” in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For the first time in three years, […]

WASHINGTON, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – The high-energy political chemistry between French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump was on full display once again as the two leaders met in Washington. With handshakes, backslaps, knee touches, and laughter, the duo rekindled what has long been regarded as the most “touchy-feely” friendship in international […]

MOSCOW, Feb 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to significantly reduce military expenditures. Trump suggested that Russia, the United States, and China each cut their defense budgets by 50 percent, a move that Putin described as a “good idea.” Russia Open to […]