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South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon Life

In a landmark ruling, the South Korean judiciary has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his role in orchestrating a political uprising linked to his abrupt 2024 military law announcement. The verdict marks one of the most severe
February 20, 2026
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Kenya Leads Eastern Africa in Diaspora Inflows

Kenya continues to dominate diaspora remittances in Eastern Africa, receiving $4.8 billion in 2024, according to newly released World Bank statistics. This figure dwarfs Somalia’s $1.73 billion and Uganda’s $1.49 billion, cementing Kenya’s position as a leader in leveraging financial support from
December 30, 2024
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Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

The 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter,  has died at the age of 100. He passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from
December 30, 2024
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Over 2000 Mozambicans Flee To Malawi For Safety

Over 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, according to Malawian authorities, amid reports of dozens killed in escalating unrest following October election dispute. On Friday, some businesses, including banks, closed in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, and increased patrols were
December 28, 2024
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India Considers Income Tax Cuts To Boost Consumption.

India according officials in government, is looking to cut income tax for individuals earning up to 1.5 million rupees (about $17,590) in its upcoming February budget. This decision aims to provide relief to the middle class and stimulate consumption as the economy
December 27, 2024
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Putin Open To Talks With Trump On Russia-US Relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin  has through his foreign Minister  Sergey Lavrov, confirmed  that Russia is willing is to work with Donald Trump’s incoming administration to improve relations with the U.S. According to the Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ,Russia has serious intentions to
December 27, 2024
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Ghana Becomes 5th Country for Visa-Free Travel

Ghana’s outgoing president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted an executive order allowing visa-free access to his country by all Africans. With this move, Ghana, joins countries like Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin in offering visa-free travel for African passport holders,
December 27, 2024
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WHO Director, UN Staff Survive Yemen Airstrike

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and other UN staff narrowly escaped an airstrike by Israel at Sana’a International Airport in Yemen on Thursday. In a social media post, Tedros revealed they were preparing to board their
December 27, 2024
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Prisoners Escape Mozambique Jail Amid Election Unrest

Over 1,500 inmates escaped from a prison in Mozambique, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest fueled by disputed election results, police reported. Thirty-three people were killed, and 15 others injured in clashes with guards, said police chief Bernardino Rafael during a press
December 26, 2024
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Trump Vows to Withdraw U.S. from WHO

Donald Trump’s transition team is pushing to pull the US out of the World Health Organization on the first day of the new administration, according to experts who warn of the “catastrophic” impact it would have on global health.   Members of Trump’s
December 26, 2024
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