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Picture this: A courtroom filled to the brim, emotions running high, and justice about to be served. It was a scene straight out of a gripping legal drama as over a hundred supporters sat in the U.S. District Court, filled with hope and trepidation, during the seven-week saga that was Shariff's trial in June 2024. With Judge Nancy E. Brasel at the helm, the verdict was as stern as it was unavoidable: guilty on all counts. Folks, this included conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud itself, conspiracy to engage in money…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the snowy embrace of Davos, Switzerland, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud found himself in the spotlight, basking in the glow of recognition. Tuesday evening witnessed a special moment, as Africa House rolled out the metaphorical red carpet to honor him with the illustrious African Presidential Leadership Award. This accolade isn't just a shiny trophy for his mantle. It stands as a testament to President Mohamud's relentless dedication to steering Somalia through the tricky terrain of…

In Malawi, Dzaleka—the nation’s sole refugee settlement—has begun to receive financial support to alleviate the repercussions of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of KfW Development Bank and the African Risk Capacity Group, these insurance payouts total nearly U.S.$408,000. This initiative came to fruition after the UN refugee agency in Malawi utilized the group’s innovative Replica program. Essentially, this program allows humanitarian organizations to secure insurance on behalf of…

A collaborative effort among various firms has welcomed the arrival of the initial set of 275 container wagons, designed to boost the transport capabilities of the Lobito Corridor project. This ambitious railway initiative stretches from Angola's Lobito port, reaching into the Democratic Republic of Congo and extending to Zambia. Unveiled in 2023 as part of the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, this corridor is backed by both the United States and the European Union. Once fully operational, it…

This is the low point of Erik ten Hag’s stint at Manchester United: a chaotic debacle that Tottenham joyfully capitalized on, zipping the ball around and tearing through their prestigious hosts as if in a casual game. The manager insists he has a plan, but today's display suggests it involves rolling out the red carpet for their opponents, with Spurs breaking through endlessly. Even at 2-0 down, a 10-man United showed some late fight, with Casemiro pressing forward and Alejandro Garnacho making sharp runs. This only…

The Democratic Republic of Congo, currently at the epicentre of a mpox outbreak, received its first shipment of nearly 100,000 doses of vaccines against the disease on Thursday. More than 17,500 cases and 629 deaths have been recorded in the country since the start of the year and the virus is now present in at least 13 African countries. “We are in a health war against mpox,” said Congolese Health Minister Samuel-Roger Kamba.

Ivory Coast has been mobilized for a week on its first Ebola case and has not forgotten the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of new cases is increasing again and "We must vaccinate" is the government's watchword to quickly turn the corner. Nearly 1.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, funded by the Covax unit, were delivered to Côte d'Ivoire overnight from Friday to Saturday.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Christophe Mboso Nkodia, President of the National Assembly, received representatives of religious communities in Kinshasa on Tuesday, August 17, to expedite the appointment of the future president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). as reported from Kinshasa, Patient…

EUR 600 million to help Africa be vaccinated. This is the commitment made by international donors who promise this funding to Aspen, the South African pharmaceutical giant. They want to support the revival of the production of vaccines against Covid-19 in Africa, where only 1% of the population is vaccinated. Africa is the…

It was expected with great impatience by the Sudanese Prime Minister, the IMF began to erase Khartoum's gigantic debt. Sudan is the most indebted country in Africa. The IMF will write off 90% of its debt over the next three years, or $ 50 billion. A mushroom that comes with demands, but also an economic boost, Khartoum receives from the same IMF almost $ 2.5 billion under the expanded credit facility.…