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Kagame Pushes Back at International Pressure, Rejects Blame in DRC Conflict: “We Won’t Ask Favors From Those Causing Our Problems”

Rwandan President Paul Kagame speaks at the 20th National Dialogue Council, in Kigali, Rwanda, Feb. 5, 2026 | Cyril Ndegeya/Xinhua

Rwandan President Paul Kagame sharply criticised international threats and accusations over his country’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict, asserting that Kigali will defend its sovereignty and reject blame while insisting on self-reliance.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 7, 2026

Sudan’s Hunger Crisis Deepens: Over 300,000 at Risk of Starvation as Famine Spreads Across Darfur

Sudan’s ongoing civil war has pushed its population into one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with more than 300,000 people at immediate risk of starvation and famine-like conditions spreading to new towns in the war-ravaged Darfur region.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 7, 2026

African Union Condemns M23 Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport, Urges End to Hostilities as Conflict Escalates

AFC/ M23 rebels have claimed responsibility for the drone attack | GhanaWeb

The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a recent drone attack on Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed by the M23 rebel movement, warning that the strike may amount to terrorism and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect civilians and restore fragile peace efforts.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 7, 2026

Outrage in Senegal After Chinese Firm Softcare Accused of Using Expired Materials in Sanitary Pads

Representative image of sanitary pads. | iStock Photo

Public anger has surged in Senegal after allegations emerged that Chinese-owned manufacturer Softcare used expired and unsuitable materials in sanitary pads and diapers, triggering protests and calls for a full government investigation.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 6, 2026

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Mentioned in Newly Released Epstein Files

Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has surfaced in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice, appearing in email exchanges and unverified claims though researchers stress mention does not imply criminal conduct.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 6, 2026

U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Dialogue in Oman Despite Deep Divisions and Continued Disagreement

Steve Witkoff, left, President Trump’s special envoy, in Washington last month, and Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, in Tehran in February. The two men led negotiations on Saturday.Credit...Maansi Srivastava for The New York Times; Vahid Salemi/Associated Press

The United States and Iran have begun a fresh round of high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Oman, reopening dialogue even as fundamental differences over enrichment, sanctions and regional issues remain unresolved.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 6, 2026

Who Was Jeffrey Epstein? The Sex Offender and Human Trafficker Who Once Called Himself “the Devil Himself”

“Epstein’s First Law: Know when you are winning.” Photo: Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty Images

Jeffrey Epstein was a disgraced financier whose wealth, power and elite connections masked decades of sexual abuse and trafficking crimes that shook global politics, business and royalty.

ByJosephs Quartzy
OnFebruary 6, 2026

Trevor Noah Faces Backlash After Grammy Jokes Trigger Backlash and Threats of Legal Action

Trevor Noah at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. (Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images)

Comedian and Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah is under fire after his opening monologue which included jabs at Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj sparked public outrage, legal threats and heated online debate.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 5, 2026

Ray J Says He Has Only Months to Live After Heart Failure Diagnosis at Age 45

Ray J at SiriusXM Studios on Feb. 13, 2020 | Steven Ferdman/Getty

R&B singer and reality TV star Ray J says doctors have told him he has only months left to live after a recent hospitalization revealed severe heart issues and related complications.

ByJosephs Quartzy
OnFebruary 5, 2026

Ryan Routh Gets Life Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Ryan Routh speaks during an interview at a rally on April 27, 2022. Routh has been charged with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, following a Sept. 15 incident at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla. golf course. / AFPTV via Getty Images

A U.S. federal judge has sentenced Ryan Wesley Routh to life in prison plus seven years after he was convicted of trying to assassinate former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 5, 2026

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Kagame Pushes Back at International Pressure, Rejects Blame in DRC Conflict: “We Won’t Ask Favors From Those Causing Our Problems”

Sudan’s Hunger Crisis Deepens: Over 300,000 at Risk of Starvation as Famine Spreads Across Darfur

African Union Condemns M23 Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport, Urges End to Hostilities as Conflict Escalates

Outrage in Senegal After Chinese Firm Softcare Accused of Using Expired Materials in Sanitary Pads

Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Mentioned in Newly Released Epstein Files

U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Dialogue in Oman Despite Deep Divisions and Continued Disagreement

Who Was Jeffrey Epstein? The Sex Offender and Human Trafficker Who Once Called Himself “the Devil Himself”

Trevor Noah Faces Backlash After Grammy Jokes Trigger Backlash and Threats of Legal Action

Ray J Says He Has Only Months to Live After Heart Failure Diagnosis at Age 45

Ryan Routh Gets Life Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

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