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Chinese nationals among dozens jailed in Zambia for cybercrimes

The 22 Chinese nationals are part of a group of 77 people, the majority of them Zambians, arrested in April over what police described as a “sophisticated internet fraud syndicate'. The Magistrates Court in the capital, Lusaka, jailed them for periods ...

Pope Francis hosts Palestinian and Israeli ambassadors to pray for peace

The event recreated the first such encounter Francis hosted in the gardens this time 10 years ago, when he welcomed Israel’s then-President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas

Nigeria to purchase 3.5 million prepaid power meters by end of 2024

Nigeria's Federal Government has announced that it will acquire a maximum of 3.5 million power meters by the end of 2024 in a move to increase revenue collection in the West African state.

UN condemns attack in Sudan by RSF paramilitaries that left at least 100 dead

Horrific violence and the risk of famine continue to stalk the people of Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday (07 Jun), as they echoed condemnation by the UN Secretary-General of an attack on a village south of Khartoum that reportedly left more th...

Tragic fire in Fez’s old city: Six dead, dozens injured

A fire in the "Qaysaria Dabbagh" market in Fez's old city on June 5 resulted in six deaths and 37 injuries from burns and suffocation.

Putin says Russian economy is growing despite heavy sanctions

President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the Russian economy is growing despite heavy international sanctions and the country has expanded economic ties with countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as he sought to court investors.

DRC ‘thwarted coup’ trial gets underway in Kinshasa

Three US citizens were among the more than 50 people who appeared before a military court in Kinshasa on Friday.

Sudan: RSF kills at least 100 in attack on village – activists say

Women, children, and elderly were among the victims in the attacks by the Rapid Support Forces on Wad al-Noura village in Gezira, Mini Arko Minawi, the governor of Darfur province,

WATCH: Global Pizza Masters compete at Buenos Aires Championship

Pizza chefs from 14 countries competed in the World Pizza Championship in Buenos Aires, showcasing their skills in categories like "Argentine Mozzarella Pizza," "Gourmet Pizza," and the crowd-favorite "Acrobatics Freestyle."