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Africa is moving from the old world order 'compliance' status quo to production independence, signalling a fundamental strategic shift.

Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

Twenty-two people died in the 2 January attack in Masisi which the rebels claim was carried out by the Congolese army.

Somalia remains heavily dependent on international aid, with the U.S. providing $770 million in assistance last year, though only a small share went directly to the government. It remains unclear how much aid will be affected by Washington’s suspension.

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group held Thursday a symbolic burial for 22 civilians killed in a drone strike earlier this month in the North Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Syria sees mass displacement in Aleppo as clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters intensify amid stalled political talks.

The Federal Government has commissioned a Livestock Development Service Centre alongside an Artificial Insemination and Breed Multiplication Centre in Sokoto State, in a move aimed at unlocking the economic potential of Nigeria’s livestock sector and strengthening food security. The facilities The post FG commissions artificial insemination centre to boost livestock production in Sokoto appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The shooting comes just a day after an ICE officer killed a driver in Minnesota, further intensifying tensions over President Donald Trump’s expanded immigration enforcement in U.S. cities, and sparking renewed protests in Portland, a city long at odds with the administration.

This is coming after Ekiti state commenced the tax reform domestication, while Zamfara and Anambra states followed suit in December 2025 The post Jigawa joins states in race to domesticate new tax reforms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.