Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition/in /by
It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa warns anti-immigrant groups over June 30 ‘deadline’/in /by
South Africa's president has warned anti-immigration groups against trying to impose the so-called June 30th deadline for illegal migrants to leave the country.
Two former Moroccan politicians jailed in ‘Escobar of the Sahara’ drug case/in /by
Throughout the proceedings, the defence argued there was no material evidence linking the former officials to the alleged crimes, saying the prosecution relied largely on the testimony of the convicted trafficker.
Europe heatwave made possible by climate change, scientists say/in /by
Scientists say the latest findings underscore the urgency of both reducing emissions and adapting infrastructure to withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves in the years ahead.
DR Congo files case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice/in /by
Kinshasa, in a statement, accused Kigali of breaching international conventions, including those on genocide, racial discrimination, and torture.
Top Somali official deported from Kenya over suspected passport fraud/in /by
Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister was deported from Kenya on Thursday over allegations of passport fraud, according to numerous reports.
As drug use increases in Burundi, a centre helps addicts recover/in /by
Strong Bridge centre in Bujumbura has helped hundreds of young people recover since it opened its doors in 2021.
Timbuktu without water or electricity as fuel shortage shuts down power station/in /by
Timbuktu has been without water or electricity for four days, according to a report by RFI. A monthlong fuel shortage has brought the Malian city’s thermal power station to a halt - shutting down basic services.
UN Report accuses Israel of deliberately targeting children in Gaza/in /by
The report also details alleged abuses against Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank, including arbitrary detention, torture and sexual violence.
Moroccan court jails 29 in major drug trafficking case/in /by
A Moroccan court handed prison sentences to 29 people, including prominent politicians and sports and business figures, in an international drug trafficking and corruption scandal that has rocked the country.