World
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The Scourge of Child Molestation: A crime against innocence
Child molestation is a heinous crime that leaves deep scars on its victims. It is a violation of their innocence, trust, and vulnerability. The trauma caused by child molestation can have long-lastin…
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US President Joe Biden says, he’s not leaving, as pressure to drop out of presidential race grows
US President Joe Biden worked to calm senior Democrats and staff on his campaign on Wednesday, as reports suggested he was weighing his future after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump last week.…
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FATF Grey list: Countries commit to addressing Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body that combats threats to the financial system’s integrity, including money laundering and terrorism financing. When a country is pla…
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Kenya President William Ruto’s veto of financial bill 2024 offers lessons in democracy and rule of law
Constitutional Lawyer Justice Srem-Sai has praised Kenyan President William Ruto’s decision to veto the Financial Bill 2024, citing it as a valuable lesson for Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuf…
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Founder Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with US authorities that will see him plead guilty to criminal charges and go free. Ass…
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Saudi Arabia says at least 1,301 people died during Hajj
At least 1,301 people died during Hajj, Saudi Arabia says, mostly unauthorised pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat. This year’s pilgrimage took place during a heatwave, with temperatur…
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IMF approves $658 million funding package for Madagascar
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a significant funding package for Madagascar, totaling $658 million. This comprises a $337 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and a $321 million…
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Billionaires Mellon and Bloomberg inject millions into US presidential campaigns
Timothy Mellon, a conservative billionaire and heir to the Mellon banking family, has made a significant financial contribution to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. According to a federal filing,…
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Unlocking Africa’s Economic potential: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s vision for the continent’s future
At Chatham House, a prestigious think tank in London, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, delivered a stirring speech to a diverse audience of diplomats, investors,…
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Police shoot axe-wielding man in Hamburg ahead of Euro Match
A major operation has taken place in central Hamburg after a man with an axe threatened police officers, officials in the German city say. Police say they shot and seriously injured the man, who is r…