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World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia
August 28, 2024
World’s police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia
Police units around the world have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most…
Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer
August 26, 2024
Uber fined €290m for personal data transfer
The ride-hailing app Uber has been hit with a €290m (£246m; $324m) fine for transferring the personal data of European…
Just 2 months into the rainy season, floods in Central & West Africa affect over 700,000 people – UN
August 14, 2024
Just 2 months into the rainy season, floods in Central & West Africa affect over 700,000 people – UN
The floods currently affecting Central and West Africa have already impacted more than 700,000 people, according to a report from…
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023 – UN
June 5, 2024
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023 – UN
Global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, the United Nations reported Tuesday June 4, with developing…
Mali National Dialogue recommends junta rule extension
May 13, 2024
Mali National Dialogue recommends junta rule extension
A recent national dialogue in Mali concluded with recommendations supporting the extension of military rule for several more years. Participants,…
Man Disguises Himself as Blonde Woman to Avoid Arrest, Fails
May 8, 2024
Man Disguises Himself as Blonde Woman to Avoid Arrest, Fails
A 33-year-old Florida man suspected of stealing a boat was recently arrested while trying to avoid police by wearing a…
Togo’s ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative elections
May 6, 2024
Togo’s ruling party wins sweeping majority in legislative elections
Togo’s ruling Union for the Republic party (UNIR) has won a sweeping majority in the country’s legislative elections held on…
Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
May 3, 2024
Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the strip.…
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife
April 29, 2024
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not resign after allegations against wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s leader, following five days of speculation over…
Ghanaian from Tepa in the Ashanti region hugs over 1,100 trees in an hour to set record
April 26, 2024
Ghanaian from Tepa in the Ashanti region hugs over 1,100 trees in an hour to set record
An environmental activist and forestry student from Ghana has set a new world record for the most trees hugged in one…