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Tunisia jails opposition leaders in controversial terrorism trial
Amnesty International has highlighted what it describes as "a worrying decline in fundamental rights" under President Saied’s leadership.
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Iran stages Army Day parade as nuclear talks loom
President Masoud Pezeshkian, who attended the parade in Tehran, praised the army’s role in safeguarding the country and boosting Iran’s influence in the region.
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Rwanda agrees to host Southern African troop exit from DR Congo
Diplomatic sources involved in discussions between Rwanda and SADC confirmed that Rwanda has accepted the arrangement for troops to travel overland.
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Lissu is missing from jail, Tanzania's Chadema now claims
Tanzania's prisons service denied that Lissu had been moved from jail.
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Trans activists in the UK vow to defy court gender ruling
“We have always existed, and we will continue to live our truth,” said one activist. “No court ruling can change that.”
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Prince Harry slams UK Security after Al-Qaeda threats
“This is not just about Harry,” a legal spokesperson noted. “It’s about the principle that no one should be treated unfairly or inconsistently when it comes to their security — especially when there are known threats.”
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Right-wing influencer breaks silence on Elon Musk’s surrogacy offer
St. Clair, who shares a child named Romulus with Musk, said he expressed a desire to father a “legion” of children.
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Swedish teen in Sydney held over gang murder plot
He is accused of offering a firearm and approximately 200,000 Swedish kronor (about USD 18,000) to carry out a targeted killing in Denmark.
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U.S. Judge restricts Musk’s DOGE access to social security data
Under the new guidelines, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may only provide DOGE staff with anonymised or redacted records.
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Uganda seeks to revive military trials for civilians after Supreme Court ban
Critics have long accused President Yoweri Museveni’s administration of using military courts to silence political dissent by targeting opposition members and supporters with what they claim are baseless charges.
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Titanic victim’s pocket watch to be auctioned for over Sh8.5 million
Givard had been on his way to the United States with two companions, both of whom also lost their lives in the tragedy.
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US-Somali airstrike targets militants amid fierce battle for strategic town
Al-Shabab has been fighting to overthrow the federal government for nearly two decades and controls large portions of southern and central Somalia.
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Tanzania's Chadema calls for protests as police impose ban
Lissu’s Chadema party has accused President Samia Suluhu Hassan of adopting the repressive strategies.
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IMF rules out global recession despite US tariff shock
Speaking on Thursday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the current climate is a test for international cooperation and sensible policy.
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Lightning strike leaves at least 3 dead in Nigeria's Imo State
While no fatalities have been reported so far, several victims are said to be in critical condition and receiving hospital care.
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New York AG Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud
These allegations, if proven true, could lead to federal charges such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud—each carrying potentially heavy penalties.
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Tanzania set to ban imports from Malawi and South Africa
The banned products include flour, rice, ginger, bananas, and maize — a development that has dealt a significant blow to Tanzanian exporters.
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Accident at a fishing tournament in Alabama kills three
Witnesses say two boats collided near a narrow bend in the lake where visibility is often limited. One of the boats capsized from the impact, throwing its occupants into the water.
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One dead, 12 infected in major Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Sydney
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, typically spread through inhaling contaminated water droplets.
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El Salvador to double size of controversial mega-prison
The expansion comes amid a secretive but growing agreement with the U.S. government to house deported individuals—many of them accused of gang affiliations or criminal behavior—within the sprawling facility.
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Boat fire in DRC leaves dozens dead, hundreds missing
Rescue operations are ongoing, but authorities fear the number of casualties may rise as many passengers are still unaccounted for
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RSF announces parallel government as war in Sudan enters third year
The RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, made the announcement on Telegram, saying his group was "building the only realistic future for Sudan."
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U.S. may close over 27 embassies and consulates under new restructuring plan
The list includes embassies in countries such as Malta, Luxembourg, Lesotho, South Sudan, the Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic.
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American Pastor abducted during church service in South Africa rescued
Josh Sullivan, the 45-year-old pastor, was found unharmed on Tuesday evening in a township in Gqeberha, located in the Eastern Cape.
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Foreigners barred from Ghana’s small-scale gold market
In January, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said the new body would help Ghana gain more from its gold sales and support the stability of the national currency.
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Ceasefire talks stall as Hamas dismisses Israeli proposal
Nearly 70% of Gaza is now under displacement orders or considered "no-go" zones, with aid groups required to coordinate movement through Israeli authorities.
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WHO members agree on global pandemic preparedness deal
The agreement is being viewed as a major success for the WHO, especially at a time when global organisations have faced challenges due to cuts in foreign aid.
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Peru’s Former President and First Lady handed 15-year prison sentences
Humala, a former army officer who took part in the fight against the Maoist Shining Path insurgency, gained national attention in 2000 after leading a brief military uprising against then-President Alberto Fujimori.
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Biden slams Trump and Musk for threatening Social Security protection
In his address, President Biden cited significant staff reductions and cuts to services as part of the growing threat.
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Harvard faces $2bn funding freeze after rejecting White House demands
In the immediate aftermath of Harvard’s rejection, the Department of Education froze $2.2 billion (Sh284.9 billion) in grants and $60 million ( Sh7.7 billion) in contracts allocated to the university.