Central African Republic journalist once retained by Russian mercenaries pulls veil off Wagner disinformation

Central African Republic journalist once retained by Russian mercenaries pulls veil off Wagner disinformation

Yalike-Ngonzo said that for three years he was tasked with writing stories praising the activities of the Russian forces and the army and military government of the Central African Republic and placing them in local media outlets. He was also asked to organise anti-Western demonstrations and suppress voices critical of the government.

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Deployment of North Korean troops to Kursk by Russia informed Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long range missiles

Deployment of North Korean troops to Kursk by Russia informed Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long range missiles

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A State Department spokesperson declined to say whether Biden had authorised the longer-range strikes but said Russia was escalating the conflict by deploying North Korean troops.

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Adani Group stocks, bonds plunge for a second day after founder’s US indictment

Adani Group stocks, bonds plunge for a second day after founder’s US indictment

Adani Group said the accusations levelled by US federal prosecutors as well as by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a parallel civil case are “baseless and denied” and that it will seek “all possible legal recourse”.

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Senegal’s President Faye secures majority in parliamentary election to enable him to carry out reforms

Senegal’s President Faye secures majority in parliamentary election to enable him to carry out reforms

President Bassirou Faye, 44, became Africa’s youngest elected leader in March, less than two weeks after he was released from prison. The former tax inspector’s rise has reflected widespread frustration among Senegal’s youth with the country’s direction – a common sentiment across Africa.

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Bribe notes’ with per megawatt rates: At just age 30, Sagar Adani pulled the strings from Prime Minister’s office to top officials in states

Bribe notes’ with per megawatt rates: At just age 30, Sagar Adani pulled the strings from Prime Minister’s office to top officials in states

The crisis is the second in two years to hit the ports-to-power conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, 62, who Forbes magazine says is the world’s 25th richest man.

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Saudi football diplomacy: ‘In owning a club, there’s fast-track public relations that operates in sports’

Saudi football diplomacy: ‘In owning a club, there’s fast-track public relations that operates in sports’

The wish is for Saudi to become a tourist destination, hosting elite events such as boxing, golf and esports. It all forms part of Saudi Vision 2030, a government programme designed by MBS to diversify the economy before natural resources – and the world’s dependency on them – expire. A thriving entertainment sector to suit the needs of its young population is also high on the agenda.

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Premier League owners: In buying English football clubs Abu Dhabi and its brands have become part of UK image

Premier League owners: In buying English football clubs Abu Dhabi and its brands have become part of UK image

Manchester City’s was a takeover that pushed us towards the very modern term of “sportswashing” but it has yielded more than just reputational improvements in a part of the world where Amnesty International says freedom of expression is unduly restricted.

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Hindenburg Research: Our report released January 2023 identified Adani as the largest corporate con in history

Hindenburg Research: Our report released January 2023 identified Adani as the largest corporate con in history

It is unclear whether Gautam or Sagar Adani will appear in court, as they could try to get the indictment dismissed without appearing in the United States. Gautam Adani’s whereabouts are unclear, and none of the defendants are in custody, a spokesperson for US Attorney Breon Peace in Brooklyn said.

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War crimes: ICC to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader for starvation in Gaza and persecution of Palestinians

War crimes: ICC to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader for starvation in Gaza and persecution of Palestinians

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced on May 20 that he was seeking arrest warrants for alleged crimes connected to the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the Israeli military response in Gaza.

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Kenya’s President Ruto quashes three mega-dollar tenders controversially awarded to Adani Group

Kenya’s President Ruto quashes three mega-dollar tenders controversially awarded to Adani Group

Adani Energy Solutions in October signed a 30-year, $736 million public-private partnership deal with the Kenya Electrical Transmission Company. A court suspended the contract in the same month after questions were raised about the transparency of the controversial deal.

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