Africa
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Eight Chad Opposition Leaders Jailed for Eight Years: Lawyer
Top opposition leader Succes Masra, a former prime minister, was sentenced to 20 years for “incitement to hatred” in May 2025, following a trial Human Rights Watch denounced as politically motivated.
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Mahakama Afrika Kusini Yafufua Mchakato Wa Kumuondoa Ramaphosa Madarakani
Mahakama ya Katiba ya Afrika Kusini imebatilisha kura ya Bunge la Taifa ya Desemba 13, 2022, iliyozuia kuanzishwa kwa mchakato wa kumwondoa madarakani Rais Cyril Ramaphosa kufuatia kashfa ya wizi wa fedha taslimu katika shamba…
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S.Africa Court Overturns Vote that Quashed Impeachment Proceedings Against President
The scandal revolved around about half-a-million dollars in cash that Ramaphosa acknowledged were stolen from beneath sofa cushions at his ranch.
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54 Police Trainees Expelled From Kiganjo College, 18 Pregnant
Among those discharged were 18 female trainees found pregnant, a violation of training regulations. Another 18 recruits were discovered to have presented forged academic certificates, while 10 were disqualified after background checks revealed criminal convictions.
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Somali Pirates Abandon Hijacked UAE Dhow Mothership
No information was available on the fate of the crew of Fahad-4, a ship which was stormed in late April by an 11-strong pirate gang after setting out from Mogadishu carrying its citrus cargo.
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Ex-deputy president Gachagua back in court to challenge impeachment
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has today, Thursday, May 7, returned to the Milimani Law Courts for the hearing of a petition challenging his impeachment from office. The matter is being heard before a…
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Rubio Seeks to Ease Tensions with US Pope
Rubio, a devout Catholic, sought to play down the rift ahead of the private audience, which will be followed by talks with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
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Ruto banks on Tanga oil refinery to end dependence on Middle East
President William Ruto wants the proposed construction of the East Africa region oil refinery, set to be constructed in Tanga, Tanzania, to end dependence on external suppliers.
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Amnesty Accuses IS-linked Fighters of Eastern DR Congo War Crimes
Basing its findings on the testimonies of 71 people collected between October and February, Amnesty said that the ADF attacked civilians to steal vital supplies, including food and medicines, as well as “in retaliation for…
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Jaji Maraga awashambulia Ruto na Samia adai wanaleta udikteta Afrika Mashariki
Katika siku ya kwanza ya ziara ya kiserikali ya Rais Ruto nchini Tanzania, Rais Samia alimuomba Ruto kushirikiana naye kuwaadhibu vijana wa kizazi kipya maarufu kizazi cha Gen Z wanaosababisha “fujo” katika nchi zote mbili…
