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

Kenyan Mother Mourns Son Killed in Protests as Calls for President Ruto's Resignation Grow

Edith Wanjiku mourns her 19-year-old son Ibrahim Kamau, killed during protests against a controversial finance bill in Kenya....

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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

Kenya Braces for More Protests Despite President Ruto Withdrawing Unpopular Tax Bill

Despite President William Ruto's decision to put an unpopular tax bill on hold, Kenya braces for more protests in Nairobi....

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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 24, 2024

Gunmen Kill Seven, Kidnap 100 in Raid on Nigerian Village

In Katsina State, Nigeria, gunmen killed at least seven people and kidnapped 100 in a raid on Maidabino village....

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