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Ivory Coast is set to assume full control of the French military base in Abidjan, marking a significant step in France’s ongoing withdrawal from Africa. President Alassane Ouattara announced the transition during his New Year’s Eve address, confirming that military responsibilities would officially return to Ivorian authorities. The handover ceremony for the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp in Port-Bouet is scheduled for February 20, with the defense ministers of both countries—Sébastien Lecornu of France and Téné Birahima Ouattara of Ivory Coast—set to attend. This move is part of a broader reshaping of France’s military footprint in Africa. Having faced…

A bombshell revelation has surfaced, alleging that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) secretly funneled funds to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to run an anti-Trump campaign. The claims draw parallels to recent reports by billionaire Elon Musk, who accused the Biden administration of directing $300 million to Reuters as part of a coordinated effort to target him and his businesses. According to sources familiar with the matter, USAID an agency traditionally tasked with international development allegedly allocated undisclosed funds to the BBC under the guise of “democracy promotion” programs. However, investigative findings suggest that the funding was…

The M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Goma, a key city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing humanitarian concerns. The announcement, made on Monday, comes amid growing calls for safe aid delivery and relief for hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals. Goma, a resource-rich but conflict-stricken city, remains under rebel control, with no immediate response from the Congolese government regarding the ceasefire declaration. The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis. U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric warned of rising health risks, while noting that economic activity in…

Beijing has announced a fresh wave of tariffs on U.S. imports in response to Washington’s latest tariff hike, escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The new Chinese tariffs, revealed on Tuesday, include a 15% duty on coal and liquefied natural gas, alongside 10% tariffs on crude oil, agricultural machinery, large vehicles, and pickup trucks. These measures come just days after the United States imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods over the weekend. The latest move follows President Donald Trump’s Saturday announcement of sweeping tariff increases targeting major U.S. trade partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico. The…

Staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been instructed to stay out of the agency’s headquarters in Washington after billionaire Elon Musk claimed that former President Donald Trump had agreed to shut down the agency if re-elected. A notice sent to employees early Monday informed them of the closure of USAID’s main office, following reports that approximately 600 employees had been locked out of the agency’s computer systems overnight. Those still able to access their accounts received an email confirming that the headquarters would remain closed on Monday, February 3. Political Controversy Over USAID’s Future…

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Thousands of Argentinians took to the streets on Saturday in a mass protest against President Javier Milei, following his controversial remarks at the World Economic Forum last week. During his speech in Davos, Switzerland, Milei dismissed feminism, identity politics, and climate activism as forms of what he called “sick wokeism.” He further claimed that in its “most extreme versions,” gender ideology amounted to child abuse. Protesters, draped in rainbow-colored flags and holding banners reading “Rights are not negotiable,” rallied against what they described as an attack on social progress and equality. Milei’s Policies Spark…

The number of abandoned ships worldwide has reached unprecedented levels, leaving thousands of seafarers stranded without pay or the means to return home, according to the United Nations’ labor and maritime organizations. A recent analysis by the Associated Press, based on U.N. data, reveals that cases of ship abandonment have doubled in the past three years. In 2024 alone, over 3,000 seafarers across approximately 230 ships have been impacted a figure that could rise further as more cases come to light. Under international guidelines, a ship’s crew is considered abandoned if the shipowner fails to pay wages for…

Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners just hours after Hamas freed three hostages as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal that has paused 15 months of deadly fighting in Gaza. A bus carrying 32 prisoners left Ofer Military Prison for the West Bank, while around 150 other detainees were either sent to Gaza or deported. According to Palestinian authorities, a total of 183 prisoners are set to be released, including many serving lengthy or life sentences. The list also includes 111 individuals from Gaza who were arrested following the October 7, 2023, attack and were held without…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico as early as Saturday, a move that could increase the cost of a wide range of products, including gasoline, vehicles, and food items like avocados. The proposed tariffs have already drawn sharp criticism from Canadian and Mexican officials, who have vowed to retaliate. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced plans to remove American alcohol from store shelves, highlighting the significant impact such tariffs could have on U.S. exports. Canada is the second-largest market for American distilled spirits after the European Union. …

Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated transgender actor and star of the critically acclaimed movie Emilia Pérez, has issued a public apology for resurfaced social media posts that have sparked widespread criticism. The posts, dating back to as early as 2016, included disparaging remarks about Islam, its culture, and practices, as well as comments labeling George Floyd, the Black man whose death in 2020 ignited global protests against racism and police brutality, as “a drug addict and a hustler.” In a statement shared through Netflix, which is streaming Emilia Pérez, Gascón expressed regret and acknowledged the pain caused by…