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DR Congo Accuses Apple Of Using ‘Illegally Exploited’ Minerals For Its Products
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using “illegally exploited” minerals extracted from the country’s embattled east in its products; lawyers representing the African country said Thursday.
The DRC’s…
Nearly 282 Million People Faced Acute Hunger In 2023 – UN
Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with some 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, United Nations agencies and development groups said Wednesday.
Extreme weather…
German Police Arrest 11 Nigerians Over Dating Scam
German police said Wednesday they have arrested 11 suspected members of a Nigerian mafia group behind a large-scale dating scam.
The Black Axe gang was involved internationally in “multiple areas of criminal activity”, with a focus in…
11 Missing, Thousands Evacuated As Flood Ravage South China
Eleven people are missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated away from the torrential downpours.
Heavy rain has descended upon the vast southern province of…
The Israel Head Of Military Intelligence, Maj-Gen. Aharon Haliva Has Resigned
He said he was taking responsibility for the mistakes that allowed the militant Palestinian Hamas and other groups to attack Israel on October 7, 2023.
Since the start of the Gaza war more than six months ago, there has been an increase…
US House Approves $61bn In Military Aid For Ukraine
After months of stalling, the US House of Representatives finally approved more than $61billion worth of military assistance to help Ukraine in its desperate defense against Russia, as well as billions for other allies including Israel and…
IMF, World Bank Steering Committee Stress Accountability As Reforms Advance
The steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Saturday emphasized the need for broader accountability as the institutions implemented reforms to help countries grapple with climate change and other…
US House To Vote On Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Package
Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives on Saturday began debate ahead of voting on crucial aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan — and a possible ban of TikTok.
Votes on the $95 billion foreign aid and arms bills are expected to begin…
Ecowas Allocates $25m In 2024 To Fight Terrorism In Nigeria, Others
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it allocated $25 million dollars in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
Prof. Fatou Sarr, ECOWAS Commissioner, Human Development and Social…
Man Sets Self On Fire Outside Court Trying Trump
A man set himself on fire, Friday, in a park outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with a witness describing him throwing pamphlets before officers rushed to extinguish the flames.
Burning clothes were…