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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

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

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

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

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday. The diagnosis followed medical evaluations prompted by urinary
May 19, 2025

How Prof. Janabi Won Africa’s Top WHO Role

Tanzania’s distinguished cardiologist and health leader, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has been nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. The decision followed a unanimous vote by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa during a high-level meeting in
May 19, 2025
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