World Watch

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 […]

Italian lawmakers have voted unanimously to establish femicide as a distinct crime, defining it as the murder of a woman motivated by her gender. This new law, which mandates a life sentence for offenders, was approved on a day designated for global awareness against violence toward women. Discussions about a femicide law had occurred previously,

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,

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

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

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

Zeynab Javadli, the former wife of Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has raised concerns over potential arrest following a criminal complaint lodged by her ex-husband. He has accused her of kidnapping their three daughters. Since their divorce in 2019, the couple has been embroiled in a

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the theft of valuable jewellery from the Louvre Museum that occurred last month, as confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office. The arrests, made on Tuesday, involved two men aged 38 and 39 and two women aged 31 and 40, all of whom hail from

Nigerian actor, content creator, and influencer Odira Nwobu has passed away at the age of 43 in South Africa, as confirmed by his lawyer and the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria. His death has prompted responses of grief from fans and colleagues in Nigeria, where he was known for his roles in over 60 films and

An iconic Popemobile previously used by the late Pope Francis has been transformed into a mobile medical clinic aimed at assisting children in the Gaza Strip, which has been affected by ongoing conflict. This repurposed vehicle is intended to serve a practical purpose by delivering healthcare services to those in need. Additionally, aid workers suggest