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ICC sentences war criminal to 10 years over atrocities in Mali
Africa

ICC sentences war criminal to 10 years over atrocities in Mali

The ICC has sentenced an insurgent police chief to 10 years in jail for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the Malian city of Timbuktu.

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Children's Day: Namibia intensifies police training on child protection
Africa

Children's Day: Namibia intensifies police training on child protection

Around 80 children are removed from their homes each year due to abuse or neglect, with many more cases going unreported in Namibia.
Türkiye set to launch its 1st quantum computer
Türkiye

Türkiye set to launch its 1st quantum computer

New technology poised to spur advances in AI, defence, climate simulations, and more - Launch event to be held Thursday at TOBB University of Economics and Technology facility in Ankara.
Live Updates: Israeli military onslaught on West Bank's Jenin enters 2nd day
World

Live Updates: Israeli military onslaught on West Bank's Jenin enters 2nd day

Israel's genocide in besieged Gaza — now in its 411th day — has left 43,972 Palestinians dead and wounded more than 104,008. In Lebanon, Israel has killed more than 3,544 people since October 2023.
Erdogan fears Russia-Ukraine escalation after Biden’s missile move
Türkiye

Erdogan fears Russia-Ukraine escalation after Biden’s missile move

President Erdogan says Biden’s decision to let Ukraine use long-range missiles can be interpreted as an attempt to fuel the war.
Can Türkiye’s trade ties with the US improve as Trump is back in office?
Türkiye

Can Türkiye’s trade ties with the US improve as Trump is back in office?

Ankara remains optimistic about forging a more equitable and dynamic trade partnership with Washington, seeking a pragmatic and transparent dialogue under the Trump administration.
DRC opposition urges action against constitutional reform
Africa

DRC opposition urges action against constitutional reform

The opposition in DRC has urged the government to drop plans for constitutional reform, alleging it is a plan to extend President Felix Tshisekedi's term.
Tanzania president vows action after building collapse
Africa

Tanzania president vows action after building collapse

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has vowed decisive action after a building collapsed and killed 20 people in Dar es Salaam city on Saturday.
Mozambique mourns post-election protest victims
Africa

Mozambique mourns post-election protest victims

Citizens of Mozambique on Wednesday started a three-day mourning for victims killed during post-election protests.
OPINION
Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ is a lie
Opinion

Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ is a lie

Trump is aligning himself with those who see endless wars as a feature, not a bug.
In bid to cling to power, Netanyahu is willing to forgo any chance of peace
Opinion

In bid to cling to power, Netanyahu is willing to forgo any chance of peace

Amid diminishing support at home and abroad, the Israeli Prime Minister is basing his decisions more around political survival than ending the war on Gaza.
As Trump prepares to return to White House, Africa deserves a second look
Opinion

As Trump prepares to return to White House, Africa deserves a second look

With its young population, vast natural resources and booming economy, the continent is poised to play a greater role on the world stage. China and Russia are already asserting their influence, despite the US' old-school, security-focused approach.

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BRICS Summit

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Putin BRICS upbeat

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Win-win relations

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Recycling machine

Life

Ugandan jailed for 2 years over Museveni TikTok video
Life

Ugandan jailed for 2 years over Museveni TikTok video

Girmay: Ethiopian designer's bags are more than a fashion statement
Life

Girmay: Ethiopian designer's bags are more than a fashion statement

Olayinka: Humanity gives Nigerian painter's art its heartbeat
Life

Olayinka: Humanity gives Nigerian painter's art its heartbeat

Bogolo Kenewendo: Botswana's new mining minister
Life

Bogolo Kenewendo: Botswana's new mining minister

Onguene Tassi's canvas bears reflections on African resilience
Life

Onguene Tassi's canvas bears reflections on African resilience