WASHINGTON – Following a 4-day trial, a federal jury in the Middle District of Alabama convicted Kimani Jones, 32, also known as “Statik,” of Montgomery, Alabama, and Tremayne Lambert, 50, also known as “Bayrock,” of Montgomery, Alabama, on multiple charges of sex trafficking several victims. Specifically, the jury found that Jones compelled seven victims, including […]
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The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has made great strides in financial inclusion. In the past five years, many underserved customers were able to shift from access to basic financial products to tapping their phones, scanning QR codes, using voice commands for everyday transactions, or even accessing investment products so that the money in […]
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Marking Sunday’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the United Nations is calling for justice for those silenced, and protection for those still speaking truth to power – whether in conflict zones or in the online spaces where abuse is spreading fast. “Media professionals around the globe face mounting perils in their […]
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Following the signing of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement, more than 13,000 former FARC combatants laid down their arms within a year, surrendering nearly 9,000 weapons, 38,000 tons of explosives, and millions of rounds of ammunition. Mr. Jenča noted that despite ongoing challenges, the implementation of the agreement has significantly improved security and trust among communities. […]
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When context insights stay hidden On the same day, two women walk into branches of the same microfinance institution in different regions of Cambodia. They are the same age, have the same type of business, and are requesting the same loan amount. A year later, one has expanded her small business and enrolled her daughter […]
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In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres deplored the loss of life and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. The Secretary-General called for “a thorough and impartial investigation into all allegations of excessive use of force,” urging Tanzanian authorities to uphold accountability and transparency in handling the post-election unrest. […]
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The future financial sector regulator staff is an AI engineer, a data scientist, a blockchain expert, or some other type of expert typically unseen in the couloirs of central banks and financial authorities. That was, at least, a takeaway from the literature review CGAP recently completed for a project analyzing the future of financial sector […]
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🏢 Business Fuel Price Relief in South AfricaSouth African motorists and businesses are set to benefit from a projected drop in petrol and diesel prices in early November. The Central Energy Fund attributes this to a stronger rand and lower global oil prices, easing import costs and offering relief to logistics and agricultural sectors CCE […]
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Syria’s transitional government has intensified its anti-corruption campaign, arresting high-profile figures including relatives of former President Bashar al-Assad, in a sweeping effort to dismantle entrenched networks of illicit wealth and restore public trust. Post-Assad Era Ushers in Accountability Nearly a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa has launched […]
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Nearly 90 journalists have been physically assaulted in Serbia over the past year amid widespread anti-government protests, prompting international condemnation and a formal reprimand from the European Parliament. Violence Against Media Amid Political Unrest According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), at least 89 journalists have been physically attacked in Serbia since November 2024, when the […]
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