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Mozambique ex-minister sentenced in $2bn 'tuna bond' scandal

Mozambique ex-minister sentenced in $2bn 'tuna bond' scandal

Manuel Chang received million in bribes in exchange for his approving loans from banks to three state-backed companies.

News

Ghana's new president recalls diplomatic passports

Ghana's new president recalls diplomatic passports

President John Mahama took over power with a promise to reset the country that is facing economic hardships.

Kenya confirms more mpox cases as outbreak spreads

Kenya confirms more mpox cases as outbreak spreads

The health ministry says the outbreak has spread across 12 counties.

Live Updates: Israeli strikes kill scores ahead of cabinet meeting on truce deal

Live Updates: Israeli strikes kill scores ahead of cabinet meeting on truce deal

Israeli cabinet is set to vote on truce in Tel Aviv's genocidal war on Gaza — now in its 469th day — in which some 46,800 Palestinians have been reportedly killed and 110,453+ wounded. In Lebanon, Israel has killed 4,068+ people since Oct. 2023.

Mozambique's new president pledges to uphold gas deals

Mozambique's new president pledges to uphold gas deals

Daniel Chapo said the government was not in a position to review terms of the contracts.

South Sudan declares night-time curfew

South Sudan declares night-time curfew

Heavy gunfire erupted, and security forces were deployed in South Sudan’s capital Thursday to stop angry youths from looting businesses.

Migrant boat capsize in West Africa leaves over 40 Pakistanis dead

Migrant boat capsize in West Africa leaves over 40 Pakistanis dead

Pakistan says its embassy in Morocco has informed that a boat carrying 80 passengers, including some Pakistanis, had set off from Mauritania.

Uganda's controversial army chief Kainerugaba returns to X

Uganda's controversial army chief Kainerugaba returns to X

Kainerugaba's abrupt return and the accompanying order come barely a week after Kainerugaba announced his exit from X on Friday, January 10th.

Trump effect: Why Europe needs Türkiye more than ever

Trump effect: Why Europe needs Türkiye more than ever

Turkish experts argue that Türkiye’s undeniable role in energy security, regional stability, and counter-terrorism, alongside its position as NATO’s second-largest military power, makes it indispensable to Europe.

Life

Dar Gnawa: Morocco's iconic window into the Maghreb

Dar Gnawa: Morocco's iconic window into the Maghreb

Why did Uganda military chief deactivate X account?

Why did Uganda military chief deactivate X account?

How Kenya's President Ruto got 'Kasongo' nickname

How Kenya's President Ruto got 'Kasongo' nickname

Tributes for South African music icon Winnie Khumalo

Tributes for South African music icon Winnie Khumalo

Zambia's Dandy Krazy: A king's burial

Zambia's Dandy Krazy: A king's burial