Africa
Rapper Cardi B cleared of assaulting security guard
In the $24 million civil trial, the star was accused of slashing a woman's face with her fingernails.
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Putin and Kim attend Xi's grand military parade in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.
Africa
Congo ex-justice minister sentenced to forced labor for corruption
In a high-profile corruption crackdown, a top Congolese court has sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to three years of forced labor after convicting him of embezzling $19 million in public funds.
Africa
Portuguese team pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota
His family and widow, Rute, were present to unveil a framed bronze Portugal shirt with Jota's name and number on at the nation's training base in Lisbon.
Africa
Afghanistan hit by second powerful quake as death toll exceeds 1,400
An magnitude 5.5 aftershock shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands more.
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Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Congo-Brazzaville launches electoral roll revision ahead of presidential polls
Officials say the operation aims to ensure transparency and guarantee the credibility of the vote which is due to take place in March next year.
Africa
Liberia: Mobile Money, Virtual Currencies Are New Channels for Illicit Financial Flows
[Liberian Observer] The General Body of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has highlighted concerns regarding the increasing use of mobile money and virtual currencies poses new challenges for potential money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) activities in the region.
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Namibia: Paratus Launches N$600m Nationwide Mobile Network Covering 50 Towns
[Namibian] Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide mobile network backed by a N$600-million investment, the first in the country to be built entirely on 4G LTE technology with no legacy 2G or 3G systems.
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Replace Us Dollar With Gold-Backed Zig By 2030
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Egypt: Egypt's Sczone Secures $10.2b in Investments Over 38 Months - Chairman
[Egypt Online] Egypt's General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) had signed contracts for 311 projects over the past 38 months, with total investments reaching $10.2 billion, Chairman Walid Gamal El-Dien said.
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Kenya: Governors Reject Ministry's One-Year Funding Proposal for Universal Health Coverage Staff
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The standoff emerged during a Tuesday meeting between county chiefs and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.