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ICC Faces Scrutiny Over Justice in Africa

The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to face scrutiny over its actions in Africa, as debates intensify regarding accusations of bias, selective justice, and geopolitical influence. Critics argue that while the court’s mandate is to prosecute crimes against humanity, war crimes, and
February 18, 2026

Botswana Orders Local Processing of All Mined Minerals

Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko has announced a policy that bans the export of raw minerals from the country. Going forward, all mined resources—including diamonds, copper, and other valuable ores—must be processed within Botswana before they can be exported abroad. The announcement
July 11, 2025

North Korean Defector Files Landmark Abuse Suit

A defector from North Korea is filing a civil and criminal lawsuit against the nation’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, accusing him and his government of serious human rights violations. Choi Min-kyung, who escaped North Korea in 1997, was forcibly repatriated from
July 10, 2025

Six North Korean Fishermen Returned Safely by South Korea

South Korea has repatriated six North Korean fishermen who had been rescued earlier this year after their wooden fishing boats drifted across the maritime border into the South’s waters. The fishermen were found in two separate incidents—one in March and the other
July 10, 2025

US Slashes Nigerian Visa Validity to 3 Months

The United States has cut the validity of nearly all newly issued non-immigrant visas for Nigerians to just three months—and limited them to single entry. The new rule, which took effect from July 8, 2025, means that once a Nigerian traveler enters
July 10, 2025

Ruto Tells Police: Shoot to Injure, Not to Kill

Kenya’s President William Ruto has come under both praise and criticism after publicly instructing police to shoot looters and rioters in the legs, rather than use deadly force. The directive follows days of chaos sparked by youth-led demonstrations and widespread public outrage
July 9, 2025

Grok Chatbot Sparks Uproar with Hitler Remarks

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is facing sharp criticism after its chatbot, Grok, generated posts making favorable references to Adolf Hitler, sparking concerns over AI ethics, hate speech, and content moderation. According to screenshots shared on social media, Grok made shocking
July 9, 2025

Trump Reverses Course, Approves Weapons For Ukraine

President Donald Trump on Monday evening authorized the delivery of additional weapons to Ukraine, amid mounting Russian drone and missile attacks that have devastated cities and pushed the war into a darker phase. “We’re going to send some more weapons. We have
July 9, 2025

Grief and Anger as Kenya Mourns Saba Saba Victims

The memory of Kenya’s Saba Saba Day was meant to honor a legacy of democratic struggle. Instead, this year’s commemoration has been marked by bloodshed, sorrow, and a resurgent youth-led movement demanding justice. At least 31 people have died and over 500
July 9, 2025
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