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Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The
March 16, 2026

Catholic Priest Fatally Shot in Kenya’s Kerio Valley

The Catholic community in Kenya is mourning the tragic loss of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was fatally shot on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Father Bett, serving at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, was ambushed by armed assailants
May 23, 2025

Chad Opposition Chief Arrested After Deadly Clashes

Succès Masra, former Prime Minister of Chad and a leading opposition figure, was arrested on May 16 following accusations of inciting violence connected to deadly unrest in the country’s southwest. Masra, who resigned from his post earlier this year after disputing election
May 22, 2025

Traoré Captivates Africa After Moscow Visit

On May 9, during Russia’s 80th Victory Day celebrations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, it wasn’t President Vladimir Putin or the high-tech weaponry paraded across Red Square that drew the most buzz. Instead, it was a young African leader—Captain Ibrahim Traoré—who
May 22, 2025

Ramaphosa Heads to White House Amid Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington on Wednesday with a clear mission: to recalibrate his country’s increasingly strained relationship with the United States. At the center of the tension is U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s land reform
May 22, 2025

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

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

Tanzania and Namibia to Boost Economic Partnership

Tanzania and Namibia are taking concrete steps to elevate their economic collaboration, building on decades of diplomatic friendship. This renewed focus was solidified during a state visit by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the
May 21, 2025

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

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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