The people of 30 December

Yemen ends its defense pact with the UAE, with its leader Rashad al-Alimi ordering all Emirati forces to depart within 24 hours. He also declares a 90-day national state of emergency and a three-day blockade of the country's southern and eastern regions. The UAE later announces that its remaining forces in Yemen will leave the country.

Conflict · 30 Dec

U.S. federal judge Angel Kelley of Massachusetts blocks the Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for South Sudanese nationals, issuing an administrative stay that prevents the expiration of deportation protections while a legal challenge proceeds.

Crime & Justice · 30 Dec

Provisional results show that incumbent leader Mamady Doumbouya is elected president.

Politics · 30 Dec

Congolese president Denis Sassou Nguesso announces his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming election.

Politics · 30 Dec