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Graft trial of Gabon’s former first lady, son begins

Graft trial of Gabon’s former first lady, son begins

Sylvia Bongo is accused of embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, while her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, faces charges of illicit enrichment and corruption

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Over 3,200 Sudanese families flee El-Fasher amid RSF attacks, local group says
08.11.2025

Over 3,200 Sudanese families flee El-Fasher amid RSF attacks, local group says

Displacement follows RSF takeover of North Darfur’s capital, where rights groups reported killings, widespread abuses

Rights groups allege 3,000 killed in Tanzania's post-poll crackdown since Oct 29
08.11.2025

Rights groups allege 3,000 killed in Tanzania's post-poll crackdown since Oct 29

Over 40 African organizations call for prosecution of security officials for killings, demanding that President Suluhu step down immediately -

Southern African bloc urges regional solidarity with Madagascar after military takeover
08.11.2025

Southern African bloc urges regional solidarity with Madagascar after military takeover

Region's future depends on ability of member states to uphold peace, stability, says Southern African Development Community

Tunisia’s Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi launches hunger strike
08.11.2025

Tunisia’s Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi launches hunger strike

Ghannouchi begins hunger strike to show solidarity with opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek, who is serving 18-year sentence for 'conspiring against state security'

No US official to attend G20 meeting in South Africa: Trump
08.11.2025

No US official to attend G20 meeting in South Africa: Trump

'It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa,' says US president