Ghana Police Rescue 57 Nigerians in Crackdown on Human Trafficking and Cybercrime

ACCRA, Oct. 23, 2025 — In a major operation targeting transnational crime, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 57 Nigerian nationals, aged between 18 and 26, from a human trafficking and cybercrime ring operating in the capital’s suburbs. The victims were lured into Ghana with promises of lucrative employment […]

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Millions pushed to ‘brink of survival’ in Sudan

Sudan stands at the epicentre of one of the world’s “most severe” humanitarian crises, according to the UN. Over 30 million people now need urgent humanitarian assistance, among them 9.6 million displaced from their homes and nearly 15 million children caught in a struggle for daily survival. “This is one of the worst protection crises […]

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President Trump Heads to Asia Seeking Trade Deal with Xi as Escalating Trade Tensions Linger

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump will begin a weeklong diplomatic tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea on Friday, culminating in a pivotal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 30 in Gyeongju, South Korea, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit Yahoo Mint. The trip marks Trump’s first visit […]

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Cameroon’s Disputed Election Sparks Tension as Judiciary Faces Historic Test and International Scrutiny

YAOUNDÉ, Oct. 24, 2025 — Cameroon is facing a deepening political crisis after the National Vote-Counting Commission declared President Paul Biya, age 92, the provisional winner of the October 12 presidential election with 53% of the vote. The announcement has been formally contested by opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who claims victory in 18 key […]

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UK and US Seize £130m in London Properties as $14bn Crypto Scam Empire Exposed

LONDON, Oct. 24, 2025 — British and American authorities have launched one of the largest joint crackdowns on transnational cybercrime, targeting a network accused of running torture compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar, trafficking workers, and orchestrating a $14 billion cryptocurrency fraud. Scale of the Operation Human Cost and Criminal Enterprise Investigators allege the network operated […]

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Montana Helicopter Crash Kills Four Members of Former Illinois Senator Darren Bailey’s Family

MONTANA, Oct. 23, 2025 — A devastating helicopter crash in eastern Montana has claimed the lives of four members of former Illinois State Senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey’s family. According to a statement from Bailey’s campaign, his son Zachary Bailey, Zachary’s wife Kelsey, and their two children — 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old […]

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FBI Targets Insider Sports Betting in Crackdown on Game Rigging

NEW YORK — In a sweeping federal crackdown, the FBI has arrested over 30 individuals, including current and former NBA players and coaches, for their alleged roles in a multi-year insider sports betting and game rigging scheme. The investigation, dubbed Operation Nothing But Bet, is being compared by FBI Director Kash Patel to insider trading […]

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Elly Savatia Wins Africa Prize for AI-Powered Sign Language App Terp 360

DAKAR, Senegal, Oct. 16, 2025 — In a landmark moment for African innovation, Elly Savatia, a 25-year-old Kenyan engineer and social entrepreneur, has been awarded the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation by the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering. The accolade, which includes a £50,000 ($67,000) grant, recognizes Savatia’s creation of Terp 360, a web-based app […]

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Over 600 Units of Affordable New Homes Planned for Dolphin House Estate Regeneration

DUBLIN, Ireland — Dublin City Council (DCC) and the Land Development Agency (LDA) have formally entered into a partnership to advance Phases 2 and 3 of the Dolphin House Estate Regeneration Project, a long-awaited initiative that will transform one of the capital’s largest public housing complexes. The plan will deliver over 600 high-quality, energy-efficient apartments […]

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What National Strategies Tell Us About Responsible Finance

Financial sector authorities started to develop National Financial Inclusion Strategies (NFIS) in the early 2000s. Today, they remain a key policy tool to expand financial inclusion through collaboration between public and private stakeholders.   But NFIS are not only about broadening access—they also provide a window into how countries are approaching responsible finance. By looking […]

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