Daily Archives: 17 March، 2025

Ugandan judge convicted in UK human trafficking case

Muhamad Yehia Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed her of the charges. She insisted she had diplomatic immunity and denied any wrongdoing. During the trial, prosecutors argued that Mugambe had exploited a young Ugandan woman, misleading her about the purpose of her travel to the UK and …

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Kenya: protests rock Kakuma refugee camp amid US humanitarian aid cuts

Muhamad Yehia Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, with police firing live bullets at the protestors, according to local media. The protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp. According to residents, conditions in the camp have deteriorated significantly, with …

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US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalations

Muhamad Yehia The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels on one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Houthi-run Health Ministry said the U.S. strikes killed at least 53 …

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ECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion

Muhamad Yehia A mission from the West African Regional bloc, ECOWAS, has left Guinea-Bissau saying the president had threatened to expel it. The team was sent to the country last month to help it reach a “political consensus” on how to conduct elections this year It said it had “prepared …

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USAID shutdown: A wake-up call for Africa or a looming crisis? (Africanews Debates)

Muhamad Yehia For decades, USAID has played a major role in funding healthcare, education, and development across Africa. But with shifting U.S. priorities and discussions around reducing aid, the big question is: What happens next? In this episode of the Africanews debates, our expert panel dives into the real impact …

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Crucial peace talks in Luanda set to shape Eastern Congo’s future

Muhamad Yehia A pivotal week for Eastern Congo’s ongoing conflict is unfolding, with key peace talks scheduled between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group on Tuesday, March 18, in Luanda, Angola. This meeting is taking place under the facilitation of Angola’s President João Lourenço, who …

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DRC: Goma faces unprecedented financial crisis

Muhamad Yehia Two months after the M23 rebels took control of Goma, the city is grappling with an unprecedented financial crisis. The banks have shut down as a security precaution due to ongoing conflicts, severely impacting the local economy and leaving countless families in dire straits. Furaha Pendeza, a mother …

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news At least 11 bodies discovered in well in Sudan’s Fayhaa neighborhood

Muhamad Yehia Sudanese officials announced on Sunday that numerous bodies have been discovered at the bottom of a well in Khartoum, just days after the military expelled a notorious paramilitary group from the area. Police reported that 11 bodies, including those of women and children, were retrieved from the deep …

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Trump proposes expanding travel Ban to 43 countries

Muhamad Yehia The Trump administration is considering an expanded travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from up to 43 countries. This new proposal could go beyond the restrictions imposed during his first term. A draft list circulating within the administration includes a ‘red’ list of 11 countries, including several African nations—Somalia, …

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