Frustrated South African farmers have demanded that the government allow private procurement and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to combat the ongoing outbreak. In a letter to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, agricultural organizations argue there is no legal barrier to such measures. Steenhuisen has warned that pursuing litigation could undermine the national vaccination strategy.

February 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A trade deal between India and the US was announced following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the agreement, US tariffs on Indian exports have been reduced from 50% to 18%. Indian officials confirm the tariff cut, while Trump claims India will stop buying Russian oil and commit to purchasing $500 billion in US goods.

US President Donald Trump escalated sanctions against Cuba on January 31 by threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to the island, mainly targeting Mexico's supply. International leaders and organizations condemned the move as imperialist aggression and called for an end to the blockade. In Cuba, tensions with US diplomats persist amid worsening economic hardships.

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Matatu operators in Nairobi disrupted transport on February 2, 2026, by blocking key roads despite a suspension call, protesting vehicle torchings by mobs. They plan to continue strikes every Monday until President William Ruto engages in talks. Police responded by removing number plates and towing vehicles.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that South Korea's president responded to her letter requesting additional BTS concert dates in Mexico. Meanwhile, Profeco launched proceedings against Ticketmaster for irregularities in ticket sales, potentially facing a fine of up to 5 million pesos.

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In a policy address at the National Assembly, Han Byung-do, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, pledged to end former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis and advance sweeping judicial reforms. He highlighted restoring people's livelihoods as the utmost priority of the Lee Jae Myung administration.