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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt/in /by
Russian missile and drone strikes set an office building ablaze in central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, injuring at least nine people and triggering a major emergency response.
United States hopes to get share of DR Congo copper production/in /by
The ore is used in many products including electronic devices like smartphones and computers, as well as electrical wiring, motors, and generators.