April 14, 2022

Terrorist who killed British MP gets life in jail

LONDON— A London Court handed down a life imprisonment sentence on convicted terrorist Ali Harbi Ali for the Oct 16, 2021, murder of British Conservative MP Sir David Amess.Wednesday’s whole-life sentence means there is no possibility of parole for the…

WHO: COVID Cases, Deaths in Africa Drop to Lowest Levels Yet

The number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic began, marking the longest decline yet seen in the disease, according to the World Health Organization.In a statement on Thursday, the U.N. heal…

Count on the UN for support, Sec-Gen Guterres tells Somalia

UNITED NATIONS— UN chief Antonio Guterres has promised continued support for Somalia amid the country’s troubles that include a grueling drought and chaos over delayed elections.Guterres made the pledge in a phone call with President Mohamed Farmaajo o…

Mali: Germany tells Mali to halt work with Russian mercenaries

BAMAKO— German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Wednesday told leaders in Mali that Berlin’s continued support would be contingent upon political reforms and warned of the country’s cooperation with Russian mercenaries.Baerbock, who is also travel…