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Apr

2024

South Africa to investigate Microsoft over cloud computing licensing practices

A South African antitrust agency is set to investigate Microsoft over its cloud computing licensing practices, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The South African case against Microsoft is likely to mirror the European Union antitrust case, according to the source. Microsoft is not aware of any complaint filed by the South African competition authority, the company said in an emailed statement. South Africa's competition agency did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The U.S. software giant faces an EU complaint by rivals over its cloud computing licensing practices in the region. Industry group…

Feb

2024

By The African Mirror

U.N. in Libya urges probe into Tripoli shooting deaths

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THE United Nations mission in Libya has urged authorities to investigate the shooting deaths of 10 people in a Tripoli neighbourhood, with city security chiefs saying the victims included two members of a powerful armed faction. The U.N. said in a statement released on social media that the authorities should "prevent any actions that could lead to escalation and further violence". Libya has had little peace since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising and it split in 2014, with rival factions taking over different parts of the country. Although major warfare has paused since a 2020 ceasefire, different groups still wield control…

Feb

2024

By RAMI AMICHAY

Israeli hostage families fly to The Hague to press ICC to investigate Hamas

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FAMILIES of Israelis held hostage by Hamas since October 7 urged the International Criminal Court to ensure justice for their loved ones and to help bring them home. "Today is Valentine's day and Ohad, the love of my life, is still being held hostage," freed hostage Raz Ben Ami, whose husband Ohad remains captive in Gaza, said after travelling to The Hague, where the ICC is based. "My love, I hope you can hear me, I am still waiting for you," she said near the ICC's headquarters. Standing in the rain, families and activists waved Israeli flags and chanted "Bring…

May

2023

By TAREK AMARA

Tunisia police to investigate two top journalists, radio station says

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TUNISIA'S most popular independent radio station said two of its top broadcasters, critics of President Kais Saied, have been summoned by police for questioning, amid fears of an escalating government campaign against the media. Radio Mosaique said its broadcasters Haythem El Mekki and Elyess Gharbi were going to be questioned by police on Friday in an investigation linked to journalistic content. Police and Interior Ministry spokespeople were not immediately available to comment on the report. El Mekki, who presents a daily show on Radio Mosaique criticising Saied's policies, this week raised concerns about the country's methods of recruiting police after…

Nov

2022

By The African Mirror

Police arrest nine over Indian bridge collapse, toll reaches 134

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SUMIT KHANNA INDIAN police arrested nine people, including ticketing clerks and contractors, as they investigate the collapse of a footbridge in which at least 134 people, including many children, were killed. CCTV footage from just before the collapse showed a group of young men taking photos while others tried to rock the suspension bridge in Morbi from side to side before they tumbled into the river below as the cables gave way. The colonial-era bridge over the Machchhu River was packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities when it ruptured on Sunday evening, sending people plunging about 10 metres (33 feet) into the…