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On the morning of Thursday, April 18, a cash-in-transit driver on duty in Switzerland became the target of a deeply troubling robbery scenario. Criminals broke into his home in Chêne-en-Semine, in the Ain department of France, and took his partner…

Jeane Dixon, the American astrologer who famously predicted the assassination of John F. Kennedy, has foreseen a major global conflict between China and Russia set to unfold in 2025. Born in 1904 in Medford, Wisconsin, Jeane Dixon is considered one…

In Beijing, sports and technology came together for an unprecedented event: a half-marathon exclusively for humanoid robots. On Saturday, in the Yizhuang Technological Development Zone, dozens of machines—some nearly two meters tall and weighing up to 90 kilograms—lined up at…

The German government is blocking the delivery of around thirty Eurofighter jets to Turkey, according to a report by Handelsblatt. The main reason behind Germany’s refusal to approve the deal is the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, which German…

Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has announced a minor reshuffle of his government. Through a decree signed on Thursday, April 17, General Tiani reorganized his cabinet, creating three new ministries in the process. This government restructuring resulted in the…

A majority of French citizens believe that reducing social benefits is necessary to address the country’s budget deficit, according to a new survey conducted by the CSA Institute for the television channel CNews. The poll reveals that 56% of respondents…

In Ghana, a large-scale human trafficking and cybercrime network was dismantled by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Oyarifa. During a major operation, EOCO agents rescued 219 individuals—mostly young people from West Africa—who had been trapped by a…

Mali approves transfer of Bougouni lithium mine exploitation permit, marking a key step toward production launch On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Malian government approved, during a Council of Ministers meeting, the transfer of the exploitation permit for the major…

More than 2,400 serious child rights violations were recorded in Burkina Faso between 2022 and 2024, according to a new United Nations report. The investigation, published this week and cited by APA on Friday, reveals the alarming impact of the…

The reform agenda pushed by the Trump administration has significantly impacted U.S. diplomacy, with a marked reduction in personnel and resources. Just four months after returning to the White House, Donald Trump initiated a sweeping cut to the federal budget.…

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, April 17, in Akure, Ondo State, during the official visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. A seven-year-old girl, Saratu Lawal, lost her life after being struck by a vehicle from the presidential…

As part of its economic diversification strategy, Nigeria has signed a mining cooperation agreement with South Africa. The announcement was made on Thursday by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing the country’s…

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a total of 164 Guinean nationals were repatriated from Tunisia as part of a voluntary return program coordinated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to the Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) agency. This repatriation…

On April 17, 2025, Donald Trump welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Washington. The meeting was marked by overt displays of personal friendship, as well as a shared alignment on several key issues, from security to immigration policy. During…

By 2025, the gap between the iPhone and Android smartphones has widened—this time not in Apple’s favor. The turning point? The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mobile operating systems. Long considered the benchmark for smooth performance and premium hardware,…

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) has officially chosen its flag bearer for the upcoming presidential election. The party has selected Tidjane Thiam as its candidate for the 2025 presidential race. Running unopposed for the…

Supporters of former Beninese National Assembly President Adrien Houngbédji have broken their silence in response to what they describe as verbal attacks targeting their leader. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Deputy Secretary General of the…

Speaking on France Info this Tuesday morning, MP Clémence Guetté delivered a sharp critique of France’s current security, diplomatic, and budgetary situation. Voicing concerns over a surge in violence targeting prisons and strongly criticizing the government’s diplomatic stance towards Algeria,…

A property belonging to former President Joseph Kabila was searched by security services. The operation took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at a site housing offices, warehouses, and containers, some of which are reportedly owned by businessmen, including individuals…

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Benin recorded a new terrorist attack. According to local media outlet Bip Radio, two Beninese military positions were targeted in the Koudou Falls area, deep within the W National Park, more than 700 kilometers from…

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has taken up the mantle of mediator just days after being designated to help resolve the crisis shaking eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbor, Rwanda. On Wednesday, April 16, he made his first official…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the immediate disbursement of $129 million to Mali under the Rapid Credit Facility. This funding will help the Sahelian country effectively address the aftermath of the 2024 floods. The country led by General…

The Nigerien army announced on Wednesday that nine terrorists were neutralized during two operations carried out between Monday and Tuesday in the western part of the country. The first intervention, conducted on Monday along the Makalondi-Bankéré axis, allowed a military…

Cameroonian customs authorities seized 70 kilograms of drugs at Douala International Airport on Tuesday, according to an official statement dated April 16 and signed by Minister Delegate for Finance, Yaouba Abdoulaye. According to customs services, the value of the illegal…

The UK Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on Wednesday, April 16, regarding gender. The court ruled that, under the law, a woman is defined as a person born biologically female, thereby excluding transgender individuals from the legal definition. In…

According to industry outlet Electrive, Tesla has made a bold symbolic move with the launch of a massive charging hub on the grounds of its Berlin Gigafactory. The facility, boasting an impressive 547 charging points, can deliver up to 250…

An unprecedented standoff is unfolding between the prestigious Harvard University and the Trump administration. At the heart of the clash is Harvard’s refusal to comply with federal government demands. As a result, on April 14, the White House announced the…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will meet on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to discuss a range of current issues, including regional and humanitarian challenges, bilateral relations, and the war in Ukraine,…

Starting May 1st, Ghana will prohibit foreigners from operating in the artisanal gold market. The decision, announced by the Ghana Gold Board—the state agency in charge of regulating the gold sector—marks a significant shift for Africa’s leading gold producer. The…

In Benin, authorities are expecting a third group of 150 migrants stranded in Algeria. A delegation from the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs traveled earlier this week to coordinate their repatriation. This latest group of distressed migrants marks the third…