Today's Top Reports
Democratic Republic of Congo
Women's prison wing burned in M23 attack on Goma
Hundreds of Congolese women were raped and burnt alive by M23 rebels during a prison raid. The rebels set fire to the women's wing of the prison, resulting in the death of all the female inmates. Exact casualty figures were not released, and the UN warned that sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in Goma. The city is now under the control of M23 forces, but the rebels recently announced a ceasefire. This event took place on 02/05/2025.
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M23 rebels take control of Nyabibwe
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo have gained ground despite declaring a ceasefire. They have taken control of the city of Nyabibwe, moving closer to the provincial capital of Bukavu. The rebels initially announced the ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, but the Congolese government and the United Nations have reported ongoing heavy fighting. This event took place on 02/05/2025.
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Philippines
Philippine VP impeached
The House of Representatives has impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte after a petition signed by over 215 lawmakers, many of whom are allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Duterte. Duterte, who is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has faced multiple impeachment complaints in the past. The latest complaint accuses her of violating the constitution, corruption, and other high crimes. However, the impeachment process may be hindered by the lack of time before midterm elections. Duterte has been involved in a bitter political feud with Marcos and his allies, and she has faced allegations of misusing intelligence funds and failing to address Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. This event took place on 02/05/2025.
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United States
USAID staff put on leave
The Trump administration has put all staff at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave, except for designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions. The State Department has started the process to withdraw all USAID personnel stationed overseas. The Trump administration has accused USAID of corruption and fraud without providing concrete evidence. This event took place on 02/05/2025.
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USPS suspends package acceptance from China and Hong Kong
The United States Postal Service has temporarily suspended international package acceptance from China and Hong Kong. The flow of letters and flats from these regions will not be affected. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on imports from China to address the synthetic opioid supply chain. China has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on various imports from the US and has launched investigations into companies like Google. China will also impose export controls on certain rare earths and metals. This event took place on 02/05/2025.
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Below are all 59 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
