GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - February 3, 2025: A violent conflict in Goma has resulted in over 900 deaths and around 3,000 injuries. The city has been under attack from the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly supported by Rwandan forces. The conflict has drawn international attention, with a regional crisis summit scheduled in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, involving leaders from Congo and Rwanda, as well as representatives from Kenya and Uganda.
BERLIN, Germany - February 3, 2025: Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), faces significant backlash following a controversial shift in his party's stance regarding the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Protests erupted in Berlin with 160,000 demonstrators opposing Merz's approach, which many believe could legitimize the AfD as a political partner. This political maneuver comes ahead of the early elections scheduled for February 23, 2025, raising questions about Merz's future as a potential chancellor.