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Crime & conflict

Closing arguments start in ICC trial of accused militia leader from the Central African Republic

The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has begun closing statements in the trial of Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a former commander...

Metro

ICC prosecutors allege that a Central African Republic militia leader oversaw mistreatment in prison.

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have accused Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, a suspected leader of the Seleka militia in the Central...

Metro

Canon Central & North Africa Hosts ‘Creator Lens’ Event in Kenya – Supporting the Next Wave of Content Creators in East Africa

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) launched its inaugural “Creator Lens” event on November 19, 2025, at Nairobi’s Shamba Café, to empower East...

Crime & conflict

Central African Republic Authorities and 14 Militant Groups Achieve Landmark Peace Accord Following Years of Strife

In a landmark development for the Central African Republic (CAR), the government and 14 armed groups signed a historic peace agreement on November...

Economy

European Hedge Funds Attract Investors as They Shift Away from the US, Reports BNP Paribas

Investors are increasingly leaning towards European hedge funds, as highlighted in a recent BNP Paribas survey that revealed 37% of investors allocated capital...

World

Major Russian Strike on Kyiv Claims 14 Lives, Injures Many Others

Kyiv, Ukraine, experienced a severe assault involving drones and missiles from Russia, resulting in at least eight fatalities, including two children, and dozens...

Metro

UN Report Highlights Worrying Increase in Food Insecurity in Africa Amid Global Progress

A recent United Nations report reveals a significant worsening of food insecurity in Africa, despite global improvements. As of 2024, over 1 billion...

Politics

Trump Aims to Dismiss Fed Governor, Sparking New Independence Concerns.

President Donald Trump has initiated the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, accusing her of making false statements about mortgage agreements. Cook,...

World

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Plans to Sue Following Trump’s Dismissal

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has announced her intention to sue President Donald Trump after he attempted to remove her from her position...

Metro

Maryland Individual Identified with New World Screwworm Following Trip to El Salvador

A Maryland resident has been diagnosed with New World screwworm after returning from El Salvador, marking the first confirmed U.S. case linked to...