Africa

In January, revenues from the Suez Canal were almost halved due to attacks by Yemeni Houthis on ships in the Red Sea, forcing major shipping companies to avoid this waterway.

Countries around the world celebrate World Cancer Day on February 4 to promote cancer research, treatment and prevention, and to mobilize efforts to fight the disease.

British intelligence reports that the Kremlin has incorporated the remnants of the Wagner group into the Russian Guard to strengthen its control over them.

Italy has unveiled a €5. 5 billion investment plan to strengthen relations with Africa, seeking to boost energy ties and address migration flows.

Maryna Bezrukova has been appointed Director of the Defense Procurement Agency of Ukraine. This is the first step in reforming the agency in line with NATO standards and preventing corruption in defense procurement.

The UK recorded the warmest January temperature on record: in some parts of Scotland, it reached 19. 6°C. This broke the previous January record of 18.3°C set in Scotland in 2003.