Weak Governance Fuels Extremism: Africa’s Terror Hotspots 🔥
Experts warn weak governance and cheap arms are driving extremist violence across Africa’s hotspots, from the Sahel to Cabo Delgado.
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AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco vs Senegal Showdown in Rabat
Tonight in Rabat, Morocco hosts Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final—five decades after their last win. Catch the key battles, star players, and epic atmosphere! ⚽
Venezuelans Unite Against US Strikes and Hegemonic Rhetoric
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez and scholar Wang Yiwei highlight unity amid protests and critique US strikes in Caracas for undermining international law and sovereignty.
Czech Republic’s Last Deep Coal Mine Closes After 250 Years
The CSM mine in Stonava will shut its doors at the end of January 2026, ending over 250 years of deep coal mining in the Czech Republic as Europe shifts toward cleaner energy.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for $134B in ‘Wrongful Gains’ Case
Elon Musk is seeking $134B from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming “wrongful gains” from his seed support. The jury trial kicks off in April 2026.
Minnesota National Guard Mobilized Amid Minneapolis Protests
The Minnesota National Guard was mobilized on January 17 to support local law enforcement amid rising tensions over federal immigration enforcement and protests in Minneapolis.
Rallies in Greenland and Denmark: ‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’
Thousands rallied in Nuuk and Copenhagen over the weekend to protest President Trump’s threats to buy Greenland, waving flags and signs saying “Greenland is not for sale.”
Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat Unites EU Response
Trump’s 10% tariff threat on eight European nations unless Denmark sells Greenland has sparked a united EU and Nordic backlash ahead of the Feb 1 deadline.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on 8 European Nations Over Greenland Deal
President Trump threatens tariffs of up to 25% on eight European nations over a U.S. bid to buy Greenland, as France and others deploy troops to defend the Arctic territory.
NASA rolls moon rocket to pad ahead of Artemis 2 launch
NASA rolled its SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to the pad on Jan 17, 2026, prepping for the Artemis 2 lunar flyby mission set for early February.