James Nkonomo

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James Nkonomo is a journalist. Currently serving as the Central Africa Correspondent for The African Exponent. He specializes in a wide range of stories from the region, covering all stories stories.

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  Jul 04, 2024

Armed Group Attacks Wedding in Central Mali, Killing at Least 21

An armed group attacked a wedding ceremony in central Mali, killing at least 21 people, local residents reported on Wednesday....

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  Jul 03, 2024

Deadly Attack in Central Mali Leaves Around 40 Dead

Unidentified armed men have killed approximately 40 people in an attack on the village of Djiguibombo in central Mali, local officials reported on Tuesday....

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  Jun 30, 2024

Eight Years Later: Panama Court Acquits Defendants in Panama Papers Scandal

Eight years after 11 million secret financial documents were leaked, a court in Panama on Friday acquitted more than two dozen defendants implicated in the Panama Papers scandal. Prosecutors had been seeking prison sentences for money laundering charges....

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  Jun 29, 2024

Legacy Issues and Security Concerns Dominates Mauritania's Critical Presidential Election

Mauritania is holding a presidential election amidst issues such as military coups, migration, jihadist attacks, and slavery....

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  Jun 27, 2024

Congolese Teen Appeals to U.N. for Protection

The U.N. verified nearly 4,000 violations against children in the DRC last year, including the recruitment of over 1,800 children by armed groups and the deaths or maiming of more than 650 children....

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  Jun 22, 2024

ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Malian Extremist Leader

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has publicly disclosed an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Malian accused of commanding an al-Qaida-linked extremist group responsible for severe atrocities in Timbuktu between 2012 and 2013....

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