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Hungary invites Netanyahu to visit as world leaders split over ICC arrest warrant
by Jon Henley (Africa | The Guardian) on November 22, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Viktor Orbán says he will not enforce ICC decision that requires court members to detain Israeli PM if he enters their countryMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHungary’s illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC’s momentous decision.The world’s highest criminal court issued warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, commonly known as Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Continue reading...
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How Salisu Buhari went from political scandal to industrial success with a $28M plastic business
by Abu Mubarik (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Salisu Buhari’s Kano-based Rumbu Industries initially started in 2001 as a manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) woven sacks. It was then known as Rumbu Sacks Nigeria Limited before it diversified into producing PP woven mats. In 2015, the company rebranded into Rumbu Industries to reflect its expanded product offerings. Today, it is one of the world’s...
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US moves to list giraffes under Endangered Species Act for first time
by Oliver Milman and Richard Luscombe (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 6:38 pm
Climate crisis, habitat loss and poaching have reduced its numbers – but will Trump put the kibosh on protections?They are the tallest animal to roam the Earth and have become an icon of children’s books, toys and awed wildlife documentaries. But giraffes are in decline, which has prompted the US government to list them as endangered for the first time.Giraffes will be listed under the US Endangered Species Act, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed in a move that will cover five subspecies of the animal. The agency hopes the listing will crack down on the poaching of giraffes, as the US is a leading destination of rugs, pillowcases, boots, furniture and even Bible covers made from giraffe body parts. Continue reading...
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Couple now first African Americans to develop a shopping plaza in Fayetteville, GA
by Abu Mubarik (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Meet Felicia and Winchel Elibert; they are behind a four-acre Fayetteville, GA, shopping plaza that is already home to multiple businesses. As an entrepreneurial couple, Winchel owned multiple barbershops, including a Smoothie King. Felicia, on the other hand, worked as a nurse and is the founder of several Cleansing Waters Wellness Center locations. Their journey...
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Malian singer Rokia Traoré to be extradited from Italy to Belgium
by Lorenzo Tondo and agencies (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Italy’s highest court rejects musician’s appeal after she was arrested in Rome in June over child custody disputeMalian musician Rokia Traoré, who was arrested in Rome last June over an international child custody dispute, will be handed over to Belgium in the coming days after Italy’s highest court rejected her appeal, her lawyer said on Wednesday.Traoré, 50, a former goodwill ambassador for the United Nations’ refugee agency UNHCR, was arrested on 20 June at Rome’s Fiumicino airport under a European arrest warrant. Continue reading...
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Snoop Dogg defends Jay-Z’s pick for Super Bowl halftime after backlash over Lil Wayne snub
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 1:30 pm
There was mixed reaction online after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headline performer for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Since the event is going to take place in New Orleans, a section of fans called out Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company for snubbing Lil Wayne, who hails from the city. Jay-Z’s Roc...
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43-year-old man who called 911 for help fatally shot by police
by Stephen Nartey (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 1:18 pm
A 43-year-old man, Brandon Durham, was fatally shot by police in Las Vegas after calling 911 to report an intruder in his home. His 15-year-old daughter, who was hiding nearby, and other family members are demanding the officer involved be fired. The daughter expressed her outrage, stating that the police treated her father as a...
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Former inmate claims ‘groupies’ in Diddy’s jail unit react with jealousy over who gets to make his bed
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 1:05 pm
A former Metropolitan Detention Center inmate, who reportedly claimed that he was in the same housing unit as Sean “Diddy” Combs, opened up about how the embattled music executive had been spending his time behind bars. Per XXL, the former inmate told Fox 5 New York journalist Lisa Evers that he was initially housed in...
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How Olympic track champion Mo Farah ran after thieves and got back his stolen phone
by Dollita Okine (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Mo Farah literally didn’t let the thieves who stole his phone get away with it. The shocking incident occurred while the four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters was out on a run last week with his wife Tania Nell. He had left his phone on the side of a private road...
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British mining executives held in Mali freed after $160m deal to settle tax dispute
by Rachel Savage and agencies (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 12:35 pm
Resolute Mining chief executive Terence Holohan and two employees had been held since 9 NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesThree British mining executives who had been detained by the government of Mali have been released and are “safe and well”, days after agreeing to pay $160m to settle a tax dispute.Resolute Mining, an Australian company, said on Thursday its chief executive, Terence Holohan, and two other employees, who had been held in the country since 9 November, have been freed. Continue reading...
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Ex-cop Amber Guyger ordered to pay nearly $100M to Botham Jean’s family after 2018 fatal shooting
by Francis Akhalbey (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 10:46 am
A federal jury has ordered Amber Guyger to pay $98,650,000 to the family and estate of Botham Jean after they filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former Dallas police officer. As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, Jean, an unarmed Black man, was in his apartment when Guyger shot and killed him in 2018. Guyger...
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This 16-year-old is the first high school women’s basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas
by Dollita Okine (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 10:36 am
Adidas has signed Kaleena Smith as its first-ever high school girl’s basketball partner under a name, image, and likeness, or NIL, contract. The sophomore from Ontario, California, is only 16 years old and the highest-rated recruit in the class of 2027. The 5-foot-6 point guard averaged 34.9 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.2 steals per game,...
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by Guest Writer (The African Exponent) on November 21, 2024 at 9:19 am
If you hunt for the easiest games that you can play in an online casino, you will find slots online, also called slot gacor, to be topping the list.
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‘What were you expecting? A bloodless war?’: how Cameroon became trapped in a forgotten standoff
by Nalova Akua in Bamenda (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 9:00 am
The eight-year conflict between the country’s French- and English-speaking populations has its roots in the colonial past and modern injusticeTwo plants sprouting from the rusty-red soil mark the grave behind the family’s mud house in the Mokwebu neighbourhood of Bamenda, capital of Cameroon’s embattled north-west. Morine Ngum’s husband, Calistus Nche, was killed in 2022 by soldiers of the country’s francophone-dominated government in a civil war he had joined four years earlier.Calistus Nche, a separatist fighter shot by government troops in Bamenda in 2022. Photograph: Morine Ngum Continue reading...
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World’s conflict zones increased by two-thirds in past three years, report reveals
by Kaamil Ahmed (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 7:01 am
Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity IndexThe proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, according to a new report.Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a “conflict corridor” around Africa’s Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and intensify since 2021, according to the latest Conflict Intensity Index (CII), published by risk analysts Verisk Maplecroft. Continue reading...
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‘Every night we only hoped to survive’: Sudanese refugees’ search for safety
by Faisal Ali (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Refugees who escaped Sudan’s civil war and fled to Ethiopia have found themselves on the run from another conflictAbdullah*, a Sudanese English teacher from Khartoum, had never imagined that fleeing one conflict would mean running straight into another.After escaping his country’s civil war and seeking refuge in Ethiopia, he found himself on the run again after a refugee camp he’d settled in came under attack from bandits and militias fighting Ethiopian government forces. Continue reading...
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Top 10 African Countries with the Most Improved Infrastructure in 2024
by Fathia Olasupo (The African Exponent) on November 21, 2024 at 4:32 am
Which African countries are leading in infrastructure development in 2024?Discover the top 10 nations driving progress through innovation and partnerships!
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Angel Reese stuns fans in Chicago with heartwarming giveaway
by Prosper Kuzo (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 3:30 am
WNBA star Angel Reese recently delighted fans in Chicago with a surprise giveaway, handing out boxes of Reese’s Puffs cereal which features her image. Reese drove through Chicago and personally gave out the cereal to fans on the street, leaving many in awe of her kindness. The impromptu giveaway was captured on TikTok, where Reese...
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As a Sudanese Australian, it is heartbreaking to see the devastating war in my homeland overlooked | Sara Sinada
by Sara Sinada (Africa | The Guardian) on November 21, 2024 at 2:29 am
The plight of refugees from Sudan may not be dominating the headlines, but it is the largest displacement crisis in the worldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLast month, the Australian government announced new visa pathways for displaced Palestinians from Gaza and Ukrainians, providing much-needed relief for communities facing immense hardship. While this is a step in the right direction, it starkly highlights a painful feeling: the Sudanese crisis – a full-fledged famine driven by a preventable proxy war – has been overlooked.On 15 April 2023, war broke out in Sudan, plunging the country into chaos as rival military factions clashed for control. This violent conflict has led to widespread destruction, displacing millions and triggering a humanitarian catastrophe. Stories of sexual assault and other horrific acts continue to underscore the dire circumstances faced by those remaining in Sudan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Meagan Good: Biography, Career Highlights, and Inspirational Journey
by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku (Face2Face Africa) on November 21, 2024 at 2:23 am
The Inspiring Story of Meagan Good Meagan Good is an amazing actress who captivated audiences with her talent. After beginning her acting journey as a child, she became one of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood through unwavering determination. Her talent and achievements have inspired others and motivated them to pursue their dreams. Good was...
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Author Kamel Daoud sued over claim he used life of wife’s patient in novel
by Jon Henley in Paris (Africa | The Guardian) on November 20, 2024 at 5:53 pm
Woman says French-Algerian writer’s prize-winning Houris uses her story as she told it to therapist Aicha DehdouhTwo complaints have been filed in Algeria against the French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud, the winner of France’s most prestigious literary award, and his wife, a therapist, alleging that they used a patient’s life story as the basis for his prize-winning novel.The writer, the first Algerian novelist to be awarded the Prix Goncourt, won this year’s prize for his novel Houris, a fictional account of a young woman who lost her voice when an Islamist cut her throat during the country’s brutal 1992-2002 civil war. Continue reading...
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Extremist Timbuktu Islamic police chief sentenced to 10 years in jail by ICC
by Associated Press in the Hague (Africa | The Guardian) on November 20, 2024 at 4:53 pm
Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud had been convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanityThe international criminal court has sentenced an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out when he headed the Islamic police in Timbuktu in Mali, west Africa.Al-Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud was convicted in June of torture, religious persecution and other inhumane acts. Judges found he was a “key figure” in a reign of terror after Islamic extremist rebels overran the ancient desert city in 2012. Continue reading...
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Miss Universe runner-up to move to Nigeria after South Africa nationality row
by Rachel Savage (Africa | The Guardian) on November 20, 2024 at 4:06 pm
Furore over whether Chidimma Adetshina was really South African led to invitation to represent NigeriaA beauty queen who pulled out of the Miss South Africa competition when her nationality was questioned has said she wants to relocate to Nigeria, after coming second in the Miss Universe pageant while representing the West African country.Chidimma Adetshina, whose father is Nigerian, was crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania and came runner-up to Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig in Mexico on Saturday night. Continue reading...