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Pregnant Brit gets 10 years in Congo cocaine case

Bella Hennessy, a 31-year-old British mother, has been sentenced to 10 years in a Congolese prison after being caught with 2kg of cocaine while heavily pregnant, exposing the grim reality of international drug trafficking operations.

Howe dodges Wissa AFCON questions amid club-country row

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about Yoane Wissa's potential Africa Cup of Nations departure, setting up a club-versus-country battle that could derail the Magpies' season.

ISIS butchers slaughter 19 in Congo village massacre

Islamic State militants have launched a horrific overnight assault on a remote Congolese village, murdering 19 civilians in cold blood and burning homes to the ground in the latest bloody escalation of central Africa's terror crisis.

Prince Harry's charity accused of 'neocolonialism'

The Duke of Sussex faces serious allegations as African Parks, the conservation charity he presides over, stands accused of human rights abuses and 'fortress conservation' tactics by a Congolese ministry.

Mickelson backs Fetterman in surprise political endorsement

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson makes waves in political arena with surprise endorsement of Senator John Fetterman while pointedly ignoring California Governor Gavin Newsom, revealing intriguing political alliances beyond the golf course.

Sophie Duchess Returns to Congo Supporting Survivors

The Duchess of Edinburgh makes her second visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, championing women's rights and meeting survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones with the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Congo ex-president's son sentenced to death for corruption

In a dramatic ruling, a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has handed down a death sentence to Joseph Kabila's adopted son for embezzling nearly $50 million, sending shockwaves through the nation's political establishment.

Kabila accused of secret Rwandan citizenship

A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.

Uganda halts tourism after alleged tourist abduction

Uganda suspends tourism in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after a suspected militant attack targets a group of tourists, raising security fears for the region's endangered mountain gorillas.

Starmer, Macron: World's Most Popular Leaders Defy Right-Wing Trend

In a stunning political paradox, a new global survey reveals centrist figures Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are the world's most popular leaders, even as right-wing parties gain ground. The Ipsos research highlights a complex disconnect between voter s

Red Cross Warns of Catastrophic Crisis in Eastern Congo

The International Red Cross sounds the alarm on a severe humanitarian emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a surge in fighting displacing tens of thousands and overwhelming aid efforts near Goma.

Ebola Outbreak Surges in Congo Amid Pandemic Lockdown

As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.

The US Left-Wing Lesson for Labour's Future

As Labour settles into power, a look across the Atlantic at Zohran Kwame Mamdani's stunning New York primary victory reveals a potent blueprint for building a bold, popular left-wing movement that resonates with working-class voters.

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