The people of 30 January

Islam critic and Quran burner Salwan Momika is assassinated at his apartment in Södertälje, Sweden.

Conflict · 30 Jan

Hamas confirms that Israel killed Mohammed Deif along with Marwan Issa, Raed Thabet, Rafa Salama, Ayman Nofal and Ghazi Abu Tamaa.

Conflict · 30 Jan · with Marwan Issa, Rafa Salama, Ayman Nofal

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they will march on the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital city Kinshasa and install a new government as Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi calls for a mobilization of young males to reclaim lost territory. Congolese defence minister Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita says there will be no peace talks with the rebels.

Conflict · 30 Jan · with Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita

Thousands of people gather in Berlin, Germany, to protest against Chancellor-candidate Friedrich Merz and the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union parties after they collaborated with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on a non-binding motion to restrict immigration. Members of the Bundestag debate on motions to ban the AfD, alleging that its beliefs and legal practices are unconstitutional.

Politics · 30 Jan

After establishing a new administration in Goma, Congo River Alliance leader Corneille Nangaa confirms his forces now plan on overthrowing president Félix Tshisekedi. He also says services in the city will return to normal soon as the United Nations warns of a humanitarian crisis.

Conflict · 30 Jan

The Nicaraguan National Assembly votes unanimously to pass several constitutional reforms that grants the government influence over the media, extend the presidential term to 6 years, and makes President Daniel Ortega's wife Rosario Murillo co-President.

Politics · 30 Jan · with Rosario Murillo

American fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez is arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, after over a decade on the run for the murder of his wife.

Crime & Justice · 30 Jan