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Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a thorough investigation into any Irish links to the convicted U.S. sex offender’s network, telling RTÉ’s The Late Late Show that she is in Ireland to meet “some powerful leaders” and press for action. Phillips’ appeal comes a week after the Dáil was told that a witness statement contained in the so‑called Epstein files alleged a young girl was trafficked through Ireland “for politicians and notable men for the purposes of sex.” “There needs to be a thorough…

Ethiopia recently called in Sudan's ambassador for a stern chat over rather fiery remarks made by Sudan’s acting foreign minister. During a lively television interview, Ali Youssif hinted at the possibility of siding with Egypt and potentially going to war with Ethiopia if the talks around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) hit a stalemate. Ethiopia's foreign ministry didn't take too kindly to Youssif's comments. They expressed their "displeasure" to Ambassador Al-Zein Ibrahim, while underlining their dedication to…

Concerns about the Russian partner increase after several investigations into abuses committed by the paramilitaries in the Central African Republic. RFI had published a survey in May that revealed the methods used. Last week, it was CNN, in collaboration with the organization The Sentry, that published a large format on the subject.…