Africa
Maduro calls on militias and civilians to join national defense
The U.S. government has tightened sanctions against Venezuela and placed a $50 million bounty on Maduro’s arrest, accusing him of corruption and drug trafficking.
Business
Africa
Stalled peace talks in Doha as Congo and M23 remain deadlocked
High-stakes negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have finally opened in Doha, amid a climate of deep mistrust and a fundamental deadlock over the release of prisoners.
Africa
Senegal slams U.S. sanctions on ICC prosecutor
The State Department on Wednesday announced new sanctions on four ICC officials, including two judges and two prosecutors, for pursuing investigations into American and Israeli officials suspected of committing war crimes
Africa
Major interpol sting nets 1,200 suspects, recovers $100 million in Africa-wide cybercrime Crackdown
In a sweeping blow against the rapidly expanding cybercrime ecosystem in Africa, an international police operation has led to the arrest of over 1,200 individuals and the recovery of approximately $100 million, Interpol announced on Friday.
Africa
Lil Nas X arrested in Los Angeles after street incident
Lil Nas X rose to fame with his 2018 smash hit “Old Town Road,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking 19 weeks, and later released his acclaimed debut album Montero.
Africa
Landslide buries homes outside Guinea’s capital, killing 11 and injuring 10
The National Agency for Emergency Management confirmed the collapse followed days of intense rainfall. The disaster underscores Guinea’s vulnerability to extreme weather, coming just a year after record floods devastated West Africa, killing over 1,000 people and displacing hundreds of thousands.
Africa
Uganda agrees to take deported migrants from US if they don't have criminal records
Uganda has agreed to a deal with the United States to take deported migrants as long as they don't have criminal records and are not unaccompanied minors, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
Africa
Fresh graves unearthed in Kenya near Shakahola cult tragedy
More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to a doomsday cult in Shakahola Forest, authorities have uncovered five more bodies in a nearby village in Kilifi County. In addition to the exhumed remains, ten human body parts were found scattered across nearby thickets.
Africa
Peace efforts stall as violence escalates in Eastern DRC
Despite recent diplomatic efforts, violence continues to escalate in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where thousands have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced, the United Nations warns.
Africa
Japan deepens Africa ties with 300 new cooperation agreements at TICAD9
A major boost in Japan-Africa relations as 300 cooperation agreements were signed during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on Africa's Development, or TICAD9, held this week.
Africa
Africa: Boosting Trade in the World's Least Developed Countries - the Power of Technology
[IPS] Gebze, Türkiye -- Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed and some developing countries. This ranges from the digital exchange of documents, the digitalisation of trade processes and leveraging online platforms to fast-track cross-border trade.
Africa
Rwanda: Central Bank Bullish About Rwanda's Investment in Gold Reserves
[New Times] The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda has expressed optimism about investments in gold reserves, saying the country would reap returns in the long run.