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Russia's Wagner group accused of killing civilians in cold-blood in Mali

Russia’s Wagner group accused of killing civilians in cold-blood in Mali

In M’berra, Mauritania, a shopkeeper named Ahmed has provided a harrowing account of his experiences involving Russian mercenaries in Mali, specifically operations linked to the Wagner group. He described witnessing the murder of two men in front of him and receiving threats of violence, including promises of dismemberment. Ahmed’s testimony is part of a broader […]

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Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

Brazil’s Supreme Court has mandated that former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro begin serving a prison sentence of 27 years and three months for his involvement in a coup conspiracy following the 2022 election. On Tuesday, Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that the case had reached its final judgement, eliminating the possibility of further appeals. Bolsonaro,

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Who is Trump's 'drone guy' taking central role in Ukraine peace talks?

Who is Trump’s ‘drone guy’ taking central role in Ukraine peace talks?

When discussions about ending the Russia-Ukraine war unexpectedly shifted last week due to the leak of a proposed peace plan from the U.S., President Donald Trump appointed Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever Army secretary, to participate in various international meetings. Driscoll, at 39, is often identified as Trump’s “drone guy” and was previously focused on military

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Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria’s failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren

Nigeria’s government is facing criticism for its response to the abduction of over 250 children from St. Mary’s Catholic boarding school in Papiri village, Niger state, last Friday. Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, a prominent cleric in the region, stated that the government has made “no meaningful effort” to rescue the children. This claim has been

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Donald Trump's envoy denies bias as the US pushes for peace plan

Donald Trump’s envoy denies bias as the US pushes for peace plan

Massad Boulos, the senior Africa envoy for President Donald Trump, has addressed criticism regarding the U.S.’s recent proposal to mediate the civil war in Sudan, stating that allegations of bias are unfounded. The U.S., alongside Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is working to facilitate discussions between the Sudanese army and the

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