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Today, a French court is set to deliver a verdict in the case involving ten individuals charged with the audacious robbery of reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who was deprived of approximately $10 million worth of jewellery in Paris. Sparking significant public interest, the trial has seen nine men and one woman facing justice since April. Prosecutors are advocating for the maximum penalty of ten years in prison for the four men directly implicated in the robbery. The incident occurred during the night of October 2-3,…

The Billionaire Landscape: Insights and Implications The latest figures from the Forbes World’s Billionaires List present a striking image of wealth concentration in the modern world. Did you know that the United States is home to over 900 billionaires? This astonishing statistic places the U.S. at the forefront of global wealth, while countries like China, India, and several European nations follow with remarkable numbers of their own. Each country tells a unique story through its billionaires—stories…

A devastating earthquake, centered in Myanmar, has caused widespread destruction across Southeast Asia, leading to the loss of over 140 lives in the region, as reported by state media sources. Buildings have been toppled, and the impact has reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders. Thailand also felt the quake's tremors, resulting in at least nine fatalities in Bangkok alone. According to Bangkok's Deputy Governor, eight individuals were tragically killed when a building under construction collapsed, while the ninth victim…

The announcement from Nigerian singer 2Baba, whose real name is Innocent Idibia, sent ripples through the emotional landscape of his fanbase. His recent social media post, which revealed his separation from young, famous, and African star Annie Macaulay-Idibia, ignited a flood of mixed reactions. Fans and followers were left stunned, grappling with the dissonance between the couple's previous portrayals of love and the stark reality of this sudden unraveling. How could a story that once captivated so many now take such a…

US President Donald Trump recently expressed his engagement in discussions about potentially acquiring the popular social media platform, TikTok. He hinted that a significant announcement regarding the app’s fate could arrive within the next month. While on a journey to Florida aboard Air Force One, he stated, “I’ve had conversations with a multitude of individuals about TikTok, and the interest is truly vast.” This comment reflected the administration's growing focus on the app, which has become a cultural phenomenon.…

Zambians flocked to vote for a president on Thursday in controversial polls by incumbent Edgar Lungu and longtime rival Hakainde Hichilema as the internet saw restrictions. After 12 hours of voting, the polls closed at 18.00 (1600 GMT) with several hundred left in queues waiting to vote.The closely fought presidential election is seen as a test of the country's…

One week ago, Burkina Faso woke up to the news of a horrific massacre in the northern village of Solhan. You wrote a comment "warm»On social networks the day after this tragedy.Yes, there was a small personal dimension to this reaction. I learned the news of Solhan's tragedy when I landed in Dakar, after a week in Ouagadougou, as part of WATHI's advocating efforts for health system reforms in the region. So far from…

After the incident that took place on Sunday morning at the common border, the Chadians did not pick up speed and continued to accuse their neighbor of aggression, of war crimes, which the Central Africans deny. The Bangui authorities are trying to calm things down and have decided to favor the diplomatic channel to resolve this crisis with a delegation expected in Ndjamena.…

The inauguration of the first government of the Holy Union took place on Monday, April 26th. Full box and even more for the new Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, 410 deputies voted in favor, out of 412 present. These are more deputies than the new majority claimed. By the time the new majority was identified, there were 391 deputies, making it already the largest coalition Congo has ever known. We find within that presidential coalition, of course, the UDPS, the UNC, but also the former FCC of Joseph Kabila. and…