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The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, heard arguments yesterday regarding the repayment of R28 million spent on former President Jacob Zuma's legal fees. Counsel for Zuma questioned why he should be held accountable for the expenditure, pointing out that state officials who granted him the money through wrong legal
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A Hamas operation on Friday night successfully returned the remains of an Israeli hostage to the Red Cross, solidifying the group's commitment to handing over all bodies still trapped under Gaza's rubble. The exchange took place as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal led
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Widespread youth-led protests in Lima, Peru, turned deadly last week, leaving one person dead and over 100 injured. The unrest, sparked by the impeachment of former President Dina Boluarte, centers around demands for action against corruption, extortion, and gang-related violence. Despite the removal of Boluarte and the election of interim
Coups d'etat
A youth-led revolution sparked by chronic power and water shortages has led to a coup in Madagascar, with Colonel Michael Randrianirina taking the oath as president on October 17, 2025, amidst cheers and raised swords. The ceremony marked the formal handover of authority, following the impeachment of former President Andry
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The nation of Kenya gathered to bid farewell to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, a leader revered for his unwavering commitment to justice, unity, and democracy. In a moving tribute, former President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta described Odinga as Kenya's "Father of the Nation," highlighting his profound
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Weeks of widespread youth-led protests against corruption, low wages, and organized crime in Peru have culminated in deadly clashes between anti-government demonstrators and police in the capital, Lima. The interim government has announced plans to declare a state of emergency, amidst calls for President Jose Jeri to step down. The
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President William Ruto led the nation in paying respects to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, as tributes poured in from across the world following his sudden death on October 15 at the age of 80. The former Prime Minister suffered cardiac
Ex-presidents
Widespread youth-led protests in Lima, Peru, turned deadly last week, leaving one person dead and over 100 injured. The unrest, sparked by the impeachment of former President Dina Boluarte, centers around demands for action against corruption, extortion, and gang-related violence. Despite the removal of Boluarte and the election of interim
Coups d'etat
Madagascar erupted into cheers as President Andry Rajoelina, 51, was impeached and ousted by the military following weeks of violent, youth-led protests that rocked the impoverished southern African island nation. The protests were sparked by the government's failure to provide basic needs, including reliable water and electricity, and
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Mike Romano, who supervised the federal government's effort to prosecute crimes related to the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, expressed his strong disapproval of President Donald Trump's decision to pardon the rioters during a discussion at Harvard Law School on Wednesday. Romano,
Assad, Bashar al-
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December, the whereabouts of his key enforcers remained a mystery. New York Times reporters, employing a combination of investigative journalism and open-source research, tracked down the clues to uncover the fates of several high-ranking officials. The investigation spanned over ten
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Former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, has welcomed the recent ceasefire in Gaza and the introduction of the 20-point peace framework, describing them as a ray of hope. In a statement, he emphasized the need for ongoing and realistic assessment to ensure the effective implementation and
