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Libyan wealth fund sues Belgian prince for fraud over reforestation project

14 Jul 2023

By Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Libya’s sovereign wealth fund has filed a criminal complaint against Prince Laurent of Belgium, accusing him of fraud and extortion linked to his bid to reclaim funds from a failed reforestation project, lawyers said on Friday. Law firm Jus Cogens, which represents the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), said it filed …

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The meds they bought were toxic. Now Gambian parents seek justice

14 Jul 2023

By Edward McAllister DAKAR (Reuters) – Families of 20 Gambian children who died after consuming cough syrups made in India will take their government to court this month for allegedly mishandling drug imports – a rare step in one of Africa’s poorest countries, where few have the means to challenge authorities. The parents’ allegations and …

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Uganda president says ex-Congo leader gave sanctuary to Islamist rebels

14 Jul 2023

By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda’s President Yoweri has accused a former leader from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, of giving sanctuary to Islamist fighters and allowing them to exploit minerals and timber and use the proceeds to build their strength. A former Uganda-based rebel group, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which …

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International Criminal Court investigates Darfur killings, rapes as violence surges

14 Jul 2023

By Anthony Deutsch THE HAGUE/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court is investigating a surge in hostilities in Sudan’s Darfur region since mid-April, including reports of killings, rapes and crimes affecting children, the top prosecutor told the United Nations on Thursday. The regular army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been battling in the …

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Boxing legend Mayweather attends political rally in Zimbabwe

14 Jul 2023

By Nyasha Chingono HARARE (Reuters) – Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather attended a political campaign event in Zimbabwe on Thursday, part of the ruling party’s attempts to woo youth voters ahead of a general election next month. Mayweather was welcomed with song and dance by ZANU PF party supporters in Mabvuku, one of Zimbabwe’s …

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Tunisian judge frees two leading opponents of president

14 Jul 2023

By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -A Tunisian judge on Thursday freed two prominent political opponents of President Kais Saied, nearly five months after they were arrested on suspicion of plotting against state security, 00their lawyer Monia Bouali told Reuters. Chaima Issa and Lazahr Akremi were detained in February along with 20 other political leaders in …

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Ex-Mozambique finance minister pleads not guilty in New York over debt scandal

14 Jul 2023

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -A former Mozambique finance minister pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. criminal charges over his alleged involvement in a fraud involving $2 billion in loans to three state-owned companies. Manuel Chang entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in Brooklyn. Chang had been extradited on Wednesday …

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Ex-Mozambique finance minister pleads not guilty in New York on debt scandal charges

13 Jul 2023

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Mozambique finance minister pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. criminal charges over his alleged involvement in a fraud involving $2 billion in loans to three state-owned companies. Manuel Chang entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in Brooklyn. Chang had been extradited on Wednesday from South …

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Kenya opposition calls for third anti-tax protest on July 19

13 Jul 2023

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya’s opposition on Thursday called for a third day of demonstrations against tax hikes on July 19, after previous protests saw several of Kenya’s towns and cities witness violent and sometimes deadly stand-offs with police. Police shot at least two protesters dead in the capital Nairobi on Wednesday, officers said, as they sought …

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Nigeria’s Senate approves Tinubu’s $800 million World Bank loan request

13 Jul 2023

By Camillus Eboh and Elisha Bala-Gbogbo ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday speedily approved a request by President Bola Tinubu to borrow $800 million from the World Bank to help cushion the impact of high fuel prices after ending a popular but costly petrol subsidy. Tinubu had requested the Senate’s consent earlier on Thursday for …

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