The ceasefire deal began on Sunday, January 19. Here’s a look at the long road to a deal that could end the Gaza war.

The ceasefire deal began on Sunday, January 19. Here’s a look at the long road to a deal that could end the Gaza war.

Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive.

In 2017, the Women’s March rallied record crowds to protest Donald Trump’s presidency. This year its aims are different.

A memorial being unveiled in Cape Town this week recognises the deaths of 1,772 predominantly Black non-combatants.

The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.

Many are still haunted by the aborted legacy of DR Congo’s first prime minister, who was murdered on January 17, 1961.

Palestinians express hope that the worst is now over, but Israel keeps up heavy bombardments.

In Altadena, California, a community rallies together to respond to deadly wildfires, despite widespread property loss.

Hospital staff in Gaza say truce will go a long way in restoring medical services and vital supplies.

The ‘J20’ prosecutions set a dangerous precedent for future crackdowns on dissent, advocates warn.

Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire deal, Qatar, US say, leaving Palestinians with mixed feelings, and an urge to return home.

After seven-week hijack, Puntland locals say they are victims of foreign trawlers. But China calls the attack ‘vicious’.

A de facto partition of Sudan between army and RSF could lead to total state disintegration, analysts say.

Her name at birth was Abake – meaning ‘born to be loved by all’ among the Tarkar people of Western Africa.
