Today's Top Reports
Democratic Republic of Congo
M23 rebels capture Bukavu
M23 rebels and Rwandan troops captured Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo's South Kivu province, after seizing the main airport with minimal resistance. President Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of ""expansionist ambitions"" in the mineral-rich region. The African Union called for a ceasefire, but tensions remain high between DR Congo and Rwanda, with both nations recalling ambassadors and DR Congo closing its airspace to Rwandan aircraft. The capture gives M23 control of the strategic Lake Kivu area. This event took place on 02/14/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas releases names of hostages to be freed on Saturday
Three hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz, abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, are set for release tomorrow. Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Trufanov, and Yair Horn will be reunited with their families. This event took place on 02/14/2025.
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Mali
Terrorists attack Mali minister's convoy
Four police officers were wounded when suspected Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants attacked a Malian minister's convoy near Niena in southern Mali. The attack, reportedly carried out by the Katiba Macina group, involved a rocket attack and gunfire exchange targeting Higher Education Minister Bourema Kansaye's delegation. While the convoy reached its destination, this incident highlights Mali's ongoing security crisis, which continues despite the junta's claims of improved security. This event took place on 02/14/2025.
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Taiwan
Former deputy minister indicted for helping China interfere in 2023 election
Former Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Chang Hsien-yao was indicted for allegedly working with Chinese officials to influence Taiwan's 2023 presidential election. Prosecutors say he was directed to promote Terry Gou's candidacy after the KMT had already selected Hou Yu-ih. Chang reportedly met with Communist Party leaders in Beijing and organized events supporting Gou. He faces charges under the Anti-Infiltration Act and Presidential Election Act. This case is connected to a larger crackdown that resulted in over 200 arrests for Chinese election interference in January 2024. This event took place on 02/14/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/former-deputy-minister-indicted-for-helping-china-interfere-in-2023-election/
United States
INDOPACOM commander states China is rehearsing for war
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command leader Admiral Sam Paparo has warned that China's military actions around Taiwan are "rehearsals for the forced unification of Taiwan to the mainland." Paparo expressed concern about China's increasing military capabilities and its cooperation with Russia and North Korea, which he called a "triangle of troublemakers." He also highlighted the need for the U.S. to improve its readiness and streamline its acquisition system to effectively counter China's growing military power. This event took place on 02/14/2025.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/indopacom-commander-states-china-is-rehearsing-for-war/
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