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Hungary Begins Formal Exit from International Criminal Court

Hungary’s parliament has approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a major shift in the country’s approach to international justice. The bill, passed on Tuesday, officially starts a one-year countdown before Hungary’s withdrawal from
May 21, 2025
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Former DRC Prime Minister Sentenced for Embezzling Funds

The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sentenced former Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo to 10 years imprisonment with hard labor for embezzling approximately $247 million in public funds. The court’s decision follows a comprehensive legal process that spanned
May 21, 2025
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Namibia and Tanzania Deepen Partnership for Shared Prosperity

On her first official state visit to Tanzania since assuming office, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Tanzania, focusing on shared growth, investment opportunities, and job creation. President Nandi-Ndaitwah, who made
May 21, 2025
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Niang , Shameem Khan Step In During Khan’s Leave

With International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan taking a temporary leave, one of his deputies is expected to take the lead in the ongoing proceedings against former president Rodrigo Duterte. Kristina Conti, ICC assistant to counsel and one of the lawyers
May 20, 2025
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Police Warn Public On Hacked Account

The Tanzania Police Force has issued a stern warning to the public after false and misleading information was circulated using its official account on X (formerly Twitter). According to authorities, the posts—which included fabricated statements and offensive content—were not issued by the
May 20, 2025
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Trump Confirms Peace Talks Between Russia, Ukraine Soon

Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin urgent negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ultimately ending the war that has raged since 2022. The announcement followed a lengthy two-hour phone conversation between Trump and
May 20, 2025
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Hungarian Lawmakers Vote To Leave Global Court

Hungarian lawmakers have approved legislation to begin the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the first such step taken by a European Union member state. The vote—held in the Hungarian National Assembly—ended with 134 in favor and 37 opposed.
May 20, 2025
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Tanzania MP Sparks Debate With Controversial LGBTQ Inquiry

Member of Parliament for Tarime Rural, Mwita Waitara, stirred controversy in Parliament today by asking whether the government would consider installing “homosexuality detection machines” within the legislative chambers as a demonstration of accountability in addressing same-sex relationships. The provocative question was directed
May 20, 2025
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