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Dubai sex-trafficking ring boss detained after BBC investigation

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The alleged mastermind of a sex-trafficking network that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai’s upscale neighbourhoods has been detained by authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a BBC investigation.

Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, identified in the exposé as the…

Mass arrests in Africa over sextortion and romance scams

More than 260 suspected cybercriminals have been arrested in a major sting operation targeting sextortion and romance scams across 14 African countries. 
The crackdown, coordinated by Interpol and funded by the UK government, dismantled criminal networks exploiting victims through…

Treason Trial Begins for South Sudan VP Machar as Unity Government Collapses

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The latest rift between South Sudan’s two foremost political and military leaders threatens to reignite civil war in the fragile nation.

South Sudan has opened a trial against First Vice President Riek Machar, who was dismissed by his long-time rival, President Salva Kiir, and charged with…

Polls open in Malawi presidential election amid soaring costs

Lilongwe, Malawi 

Polls have opened in Malawi as President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika face off in a fiercely contested presidential election, with soaring living costs, fuel shortages, and a struggling economy dominating the campaign. Voting began…

Congo-Rwanda deal outlines U.S. role in minerals sector reform

PARIS/WASHINGTON – Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to commit to working with the United States and other international partners to overhaul their mineral supply chains and introduce reforms, according to a draft economic framework seen by Reuters. The initiative follows a peace agreement reached in…

South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack

Riek Machar faces charges of alleged involvement in attacks against federal forces.

Riek Machar, South Sudan’s first vice president, has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in attacks by a militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister…