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The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a federal court order requiring the U.S. government to release $2 billion in aid frozen by the Trump administration.

Chief Justice John Roberts issued the block after the government filed an emergency appeal.
US Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Federal Judge’s Order to Unfreeze Foreign Aid
The Trump administration will maintain its freeze on $2 billion in foreign aid after Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily blocked a lower court's order to restore the funds. The…
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March 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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U.K. authorities convicted six men of trafficking migrants and forcing them to work on cannabis farms across the country.

The gang reportedly transported migrants to the U.K. and forced them to work on the farms to pay off their “debt”.
Gang Convicted of Trafficking Migrants, Exploiting them at UK Cannabis Farms
Six men convicted of trafficking migrants to work on U.K. cannabis farms, exploiting them through debt bondage.
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March 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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It is indeed.
March 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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Bosnian police rescued 31 children believed to be the victims of human trafficking. Authorities arrested three suspects who had been monitoring the children.
Bosnian Authorities Rescue Children from Trafficking
Bosnian authorities rescue 31 children from suspected trafficking ring in Brčko District, arrest three suspects.
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March 1, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Is that a chicken swimming?
All Protocol Observed.

Welcome to Issue 192 of The Continent.

Botswana prepared for drought. Then it flooded. Climate chaos is the new normal.

Get your copy here: bit.ly/TheContinent...
March 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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EXCL: A former Nigerian gov adviser was questioned by U.S. officials about the “lawful source” of funds he used to buy a farm.

This occurred long before Dasuki served as national security advisor, and before he was charged in Nigeria for alleged corruption.

www.occrp.org/en/news/excl...
EXCLUSIVE: Long Before Corruption Charges, U.S. Authorities Questioned Payments to Former Nigerian Official
Former Nigerian National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki is accused of mismanaging funds to fight Boko Haram militants.
www.occrp.org
February 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books? www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?
Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
No Hail Columbia. Booo!!!
January 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour through eye socket.
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UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour
Medics have performed a UK-first operation to remove a type of head cancer using keyhole surgery through a patient’s eye socket.Mother-of-three
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January 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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The first law enforcement operation between the U.K. and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq led to the arrest of three men suspected of trafficking up to 1,000 migrants to Europe on yachts.

The suspects are allegedly linked to a convicted U.K.-based smuggler from Lancashire.
Joint U.K.-Iraqi Kurdistan Raid Breaks Up Smuggling Network
First U.K.-Kurdistan Region of Iraq operation targets smuggling ring linked to perilous migrant journeys across Europe.
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January 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.

Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.

www.propublica.org/article/unit...

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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
www.propublica.org
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM