Former Congo PM sentenced over $245 million corruption scandal/in /by
The charges relate to a massive corn farming project launched under Kabila’s administration, which collapsed in 2017. Investigations into the failed initiative began in 2021 under President Félix Tshisekedi.
At least six dead in suicide bomb attack on school bus in Pakistan/in /by
The incident took place on the outskirts of Khudzar in the restive Balochistan province as the children headed to their military-run school in the city.
Accra city authorities renew battle against roadside trading/in /by
In what officials are calling a renewed battle to reclaim the capital city, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly have launched a joint decongestion exercise to clear unauthorised traders and structures choking the city’s roads, pavements, and walkways.
Nigeria: Gov Mbah Demands Enugu’s Share of 13 Percent Oil Derivation Fund/in /by
[Premium Times] The Nigerian government, in December 2022, recognised Enugu as an oil producing state which ultimately makes the South-eastern state eligible to receive 13% oil revenue.
Ramaphosa aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit/in /by
U.S. President Donald Trump will host South Africa's leader at the White House on Wednesday for a meeting that might be tense after Trump accused the country's government of allowing a “genocide” to take place against minority white farmers.
UN says Gaza aid blocked by Israeli security checks/in /by
The UN says that aid has not reached Palestinians yet despite it beginning to enter Gaza two days ago
UN calls for stronger action on Global Maritime Security/in /by
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says "without maritime security, there can be no global security
Ugandan lawmakers bring back military courts’ ability to try civilians/in /by
Uganda passed a bill on Tuesday that authorises military courts to conduct civilian trials, a practice that was deemed unconstitutional in a Supreme Court ruling in January.
Manchester United prepare to take on Tottenham after dismal league campaign/in /by
After a historically poor performance in the Premier League, the club will take on Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on Wednesday in a bid to save this year's campaign with the Europa League final.
UK suspends trade deal negotiations with Israel/in /by
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday that his country would suspend negotiations on a new trade agreement with Israel over "Netanyahu's government's actions" in relation to the war in Gaza.