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Kenya drops $60 million graft case against Ruto's deputy
Kenya drops $60 million graft case against Ruto's deputy
by  AFP

A Kenyan court on Thursday dropped a $60 million corruption case against new President William Ruto's right-hand man Rigathi Gachagua. The deputy president was charged last year in the 7.3 billion shilling ($60 million) case on six counts including money laundering, fraudulent acquisition of public property, conflict of interest and conspiracy to defraud.

'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
'Worried about the future': Russians despair in uncertain times
by  AFP

When President Vladimir Putin announced in February that Russian forces were entering Ukraine, a wave of shock washed over 22-year-old student Vasilina Kotova that turned quickly to despair and then depression. In the first nine months of the year, spending on drugs to cope with depression jumped 70 percent year-on-year, official figures show.

'Why would they?': Doubts in Russia's retreat from Kherson
'Why would they?': Doubts in Russia's retreat from Kherson
by  AFP

Few Ukrainians shopping for socks and extension cords on the main market of the biggest city near the Kherson front Thursday could believe the Russians really were pulling back. Mechanic Kosorotov said he was certain the Russians would destroy Kherson before allowing Ukraine to take it back.

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