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Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

Daliso Lungu | zambiamonitor.com

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, after ruling that he could not credibly explain how he acquired 79 vehicles, 23 parcels of land and other properties. The ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lusaka on Monday follows an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions arguing that the assets were “tainted” and likely linked to unlawful activity. Dalitso is reported to have failed to offer verifiable evidence that the wealth was lawfully obtained.

Rwanda Expands Commercial Drone Delivery Nationwide

Rwanda Launches Second Phase of Drone Delivery Network, Extends Service to Commercial Parcels | global air space radar

Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the world to have a fully integrated, nationwide autonomous delivery system for consumer goods.

Chad Celebrates Nomadic Heritage at Saharan Festival

Chad Celebrates Nomadic Heritage at Saharan Festival | chadtravelandtours

The city of Amdjarass is currently hosting the International Festival of Saharan Culture. The event has brought together nomadic communities from across the Sahel to participate in traditional camel races, musical performances, and cultural exchanges aimed at promoting peace in the region.

UN Launches Emergency Funding Appeal as DRC Displacement Tops 7 Million

Community members trained by the NGO, the Alliance for International Medical Action, demonstrate malnutrition screening techniques in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). 
The initiative is supported by the DRC Humanitarian Fund. | OCHA/Francis Mweze

The United Nations has launched a massive funding appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 7 million people displaced by ongoing conflict, the UN warns that without immediate funding, life-saving aid for food and medicine will run out by mid-year.

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