PHILADELPHIA – Kavon Coleman, 23, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for his role in an armed carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney David Metcalf of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Coleman was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Juan R. Sánchez after pleading guilty to carjacking, […]
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The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria focused on reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. During the visit, Lord Collins reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to deepening trade and investment ties with Nigeria. He engaged with senior government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and United Nations […]
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Regional Leaders Endorse Sudan Peace Roadmap, Condemn El Fasher Siege At the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) in Entebbe, Uganda, leaders from 12 Great Lakes countries reaffirmed support for Sudan’s national peace roadmap. Chaired by Ugandan President Museveni, the meeting called on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia to comply with […]
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According to UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, more than 290 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Ituri this year alone, bringing the total number of out-of-school children in the province to over 1.3 million. Protection crisis Between January and April 2025, a surge in violence displaced more than 100,000 people – half of them children. […]
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Europe is losing ground in the global competition to secure access to Africa’s critical minerals, primarily due to its stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, according to two visiting fellows at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). In a recent analysis, the energy researchers argue that the European Union’s “ESG-first” approach is hampering […]
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is marking 49 years since its founding in 1975, a milestone clouded by internal division and political upheaval. Established to promote economic integration and regional solidarity across West Africa, the bloc now faces its most serious crisis to date. In January, three member states — Burkina Faso, […]
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Telkom Indonesia has partnered with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to develop an innovative earthquake detection system that leverages the company’s existing subsea cable infrastructure. By integrating Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technology, this initiative aims to enhance early warning capabilities for seismic events in Indonesia’s coastal regions. Harnessing DAS Technology for Earthquake Detection DAS technology utilizes […]
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Samsung executives are contesting an $81 million penalty in an Indian court, part of a broader $601 million tax case over alleged mislabeling of telecom equipment imports to evade tariffs between 2018 and 2021. The company denies wrongdoing, arguing the penalty—issued within three days of submitting extensive documentation—was rushed and excessive. Logistics head Ravi Chadha, […]
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Russia has proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul on June 2, aiming to revive negotiations amid growing international pressure to end the ongoing conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Moscow’s readiness to present a peace memorandum and urged global support for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ukraine […]
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its new president following three intense rounds of voting. His election ushers in a new era for the 60-year-old institution, which plays a critical role in financing development across Africa’s 54 nations. Ould Tah’s appointment comes at a turbulent time. The AfDB […]
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