Apple Accused of Using Conflict Minerals in DR Congo Complaint.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of Apple, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its supply chain. Lawyers representing the Congolese government claim Apple is complicit in crimes linked to armed groups operating in eastern DRC. These groups allegedly control mines extracting…

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Russian General Igor Kirillov Killed in Moscow Bomb Blast.

Moscow – Russian General Igor Kirillov, a senior official in charge of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, was killed on Tuesday in a targeted bomb attack in Moscow. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, has been claimed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), according to Al Jazeera sources. The attack took place on Ryazansky Prospekt,…

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Mpuuga Calls for Opposition Unity to Unseat Government

Kampala – Former Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, and the newly announced leader of the Democratic Alliance (TDA), has urged all opposition forces to unite as part of a strategy to challenge and defeat the ruling government in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking during a press conference held today at the Democratic Party (DP)…

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Court Orders Government to Compensate LRA War Crime Victims with Shs10m Each.

The High Court in Gulu has ruled that the Ugandan government must compensate victims of war crimes committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) with Shs10 million each. The judgment, delivered during an International Crimes Division (ICD) sitting, marks a significant step towards addressing the grievances of those who suffered under the LRA’s brutal insurgency….

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Assad Denies Plans to Leave Syria, Claims Telegram Statement.

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly stated that he never intended to flee Syria, in what is believed to be his first public comment since the fall of Damascus eight days ago. The statement was shared on Monday via a Telegram channel associated with the Syrian presidency. However, questions remain about the channel’s current…

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Dr. Michelle Corral Touches Down Entebbe Airport- Heading to West Nile.

By Hilary Ainerugaba – Updated at 1029 EAT on Monday 16th Dec 2024 ENTEBBE, UGANDA – American Televangelist and Philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral has moments ago touched down Entebbe International Airport 0445 local time aboard Turkish Airlines. Uganda Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accorded her Diplomatic Reception at the VIP Lounge. Dr….

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Malawi President Appeals for International Food Aid Amid Severe Crisis.

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has renewed his call for international assistance to combat severe food shortages that are affecting more than one-quarter of the country’s population. The president made the appeal during a televised address on Wednesday evening, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis. According to a recent report by the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee, about…

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Israel Plans to Expand Settlements in Occupied Golan Heights.

The Israeli government has approved an initiative to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, a move drawing international scrutiny. The decision follows the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, which has shifted the geopolitical dynamics of the region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the plan by citing the emergence of…

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