Center for Media and Dialogue Initiative - CMDI

03/10/2025

Diddy is being sentenced to 50 months in prison with $500000 fines

01/10/2025

Former Congolese president Kabila sentenced to death for war crimes

Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason.

The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.

Kabila was convicted on Friday by a military court of treason, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, including murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. He denied the charges, but did not appear in court to defend himself.

The ex-president rejected the case as "arbitrary" and said the courts were being used as an "instrument of oppression". His current whereabouts are unknown.

The 54-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.

Kabila backed President Félix Tshisekedi in the disputed 2019 elections, but they later fell out and Kabila went into self-imposed exile in 2023.

In April this year, the former president said he wanted to help find a solution to the deadly fighting in the east and arrived in the M23-held city of Goma the following month.

President Tshisekedi accused Kabila of being the brains behind the M23 and senators stripped him of his legal immunity, paving the way for his prosecution.

Decades of conflict had escalated earlier this year when the M23 seized control of large parts of the mineral-rich east, including Goma, the city of Bukavu and two airports.

Pointing to overwhelming evidence, the UN and several Western countries have accused neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23, and sending thousands of its soldiers into DR Congo.

But Kigali denies the charges, saying it is acting to stop the conflict from spilling over onto its territory.

A ceasefire deal between the rebels and the government was agreed in July, but the bloodshed has continued.

30/09/2025

Music & Crime Corner: Diddy's Fate

Federal prosecutors in New York are urging a judge to sentence Sean "Diddy" Combs to more than 11 years in prison.

Following the hip-hop mogul's conviction on prostitution-related charges, they also want him to be fined $500,000 (£372,000), according to court filings.

Last week, defence lawyers urged a 14-month sentence. Due to time served, that would enable him to walk free almost immediately - following his arrest in September last year.

But he could, in theory, face up to 20 years in jail after being found guilty of two counts of transportation for engagement in prostitution. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Judge Arun Subramanian, a US district judge, is due to sentence Combs in Manhattan on Friday.

In a written legal submission, his defence team has detailed "inhumane" conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.

They said the food sometimes contains maggots, that the rapper is routinely subjected to violence, and that he has "not breathed fresh air in nearly 13 months".

They also said his "career and reputation have been destroyed".

His legal team said Combs had been "adequately punished" already, was sober "for the first time in 25 years", and had helped other inmates by creating an educational programme on business management and entrepreneurship.

29/09/2025

Health Corner: The Wonders of Hydrotherapy (Water Medication)

Drinking Water on Empty Stomach Immediately After Waking Up For Treatment and Prevention

Did you know that Japanese people have a habit of drinking water immediately after waking up? If you don't know now you know. Yes, it’s an ancient tradition for healing and preventing many diseases that became very popular around World War 2 after being published in a Japanese newspaper.

The advantages of drinking water on empty stomach immediately after waking up have been also backed up by many studies. It is a treatment that is proven to give excellent results in fighting many serious diseases.

Some of the difficulties this water treatment can help with are: headache, body aches, heart system, accelerated heart beat, epilepsy, blood fat, bronchitis, asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney disease and urinary tract, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, diseases of the uterus, menstrual disorders, diseases of the ear, nose and throat.

THIS IS HOW TO DO PERFORM THE WATER THERAPY:
As soon as you wake up in the morning, before brushing your teeth, drink 4 glasses (200 ml) of water.
Wash your teeth, but do not eat nor drink anything in the next 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes you can eat and drink as you would every day.

After your breakfast, lunch or dinner do not eat or drink anything for the next two hours.

Those who are old and sick and unable to drink 4 glasses of water on an empty stomach, can begin with drinking water as much as they can, and then each day increase the amount until they reach the required 4 glasses of water .
This method will help with many diseases, and a healthy person will enjoy the new energy acquired from the water therapy.

As the story goes, doing this method has the power to heal high blood pressure in 30 days, gastritis in 10 days, diabetes in 30 days, constipation in 10 days and will also make you feel much more energized and improve your entire body function.

This method should not only be used for helping with some of the diseases above, but should also be implemented as a part of your life. It has no side effects at all and it has the power to do wonders for your Health.

29/09/2025

The child who chose another life from his family legacy

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Osama Bin Laden’s son has grown into a goth/metal hybrid. He loves western movies and loves painting Americana.

Omar bin Laden, one of Osama bin Laden’s many children, has lived a very different life than his infamous father.

Born in 1981, Omar was raised partly in Sudan and Afghanistan before breaking away from the al-Qaeda leader’s inner circle as a young man. Choosing exile and distance from extremism, he settled for periods in Saudi Arabia, Iran, and later Europe. In adulthood, Omar cultivated a very different persona, embracing heavy metal culture, wearing leather jackets, and sporting long hair. More importantly, he discovered a passion for painting, particularly Western landscapes and Americana scenes inspired by films and pop culture. His artwork, often depicting horses, deserts, and nostalgic frontier imagery, reflects both a fascination with freedom and an attempt to claim an identity apart from his family’s legacy.

Fun Fact: Omar once applied for asylum in the UK, hoping to start a new life there, but was denied. Today, he continues to paint and occasionally gives interviews about his life, emphasizing his desire to be known for art rather than his father’s name.

29/09/2025

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In a quiet New York neighborhood in 1898, a boy named William James Sidis was born—a child whose serene appearance gave no hint of the extraordinary mind within. By six months old, he was already responding to letters and words. At just 18 months, he could read *The New York Times* fluently, astonishing everyone around him. With a psychologist father and a physician mother, both determined to nurture his gifts, William was on a path that would defy belief.

By the age of 8, Sidis was reading and writing in multiple languages, including Latin, Greek, French, and Russian. Not content with that, he invented an entirely new language called *Vendergood* and wrote its grammar himself. At 11, he was admitted to Harvard University—initially rejected for being too young—where he gave lectures on advanced mathematics to graduate students, all while sitting on a chair too tall for his small frame. His memory was said to be photographic, and he was reportedly capable of learning a new language in just a single day, eventually mastering over 40 languages and dialects.

Yet, his brilliance came with a heavy burden. After years in the public spotlight, Sidis grew weary of fame and withdrew from academic life. He took up modest jobs, wrote under pseudonyms, and lived far from the expectations placed on him. Though he died young at 46, his story lives on as a testament to one of the most astonishing intellects in history. Not all geniuses seek glory—sometimes, the brightest minds only want the peace of a quiet book while the world clamors for miracles.

28/09/2025

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS MOURNS AS

President Russell M. Nelson, Leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Passes Away at 101

Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, has passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101. He was the oldest person to ever hold the office of president in the church's history.

A renowned heart surgeon and spiritual leader, President Nelson succeeded Thomas S. Monson and served as president since January 14, 2018. During his tenure, he traveled to over 30 nations, oversaw the construction of 200 new temples, and emphasized ministering in the name of Jesus Christ.

Key Aspects of His Life and Leadership

- Medical Pioneer: President Nelson was a world-renowned heart surgeon who helped pioneer the development of the artificial heart-lung machine, performing Utah's first open-heart surgery in 1955.
- Global Outreach: He addressed hundreds of thousands of Latter-day Saints in their native languages and engaged with global leaders.
- Temple Builder: Under his leadership, the church saw significant temple construction, including dedicating the church's 200th temple, the Deseret Peak Utah Temple.
- Compassionate Leader: Known for his kindness, President Nelson was remembered for his compassion and affection by colleagues and family.

Succession and Legacy

Following President Nelson's passing, Dallin H. Oaks, the next longest-tenured member of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is expected to lead the church according to protocol. Tributes have begun pouring in from church leaders, members, and notable figures like Utah Senator Mike Lee, who praised President Nelson as a "bold, visionary leader prepared by God".

President Nelson leaves behind his wife, Wendy Nelson, eight of his children, 57 grandchildren, and over 167 great-grandchildren. His extraordinary life blended medical innovation with profound spiritual leadership.

28/09/2025

Five-year-old boy is 'beheaded' in front of his mother by attacker who 'broke into their home'

A five-year-old boy reportedly died in India after being beheaded in front of his mother by an attacker who allegedly broke into their home.

The young boy, named locally as Vikesh, had been playing outside in Ali village, Madhya Pradesh, when the suspected attacker Mahesh, 25, arrived on a bike.

According to local reports, Mahesh, who was not known to the little boy or his family, allegedly picked up a sharp spade he found lying in the house and attacked the child - severing his neck from his torso.

The child's mother tried desperately to save him, and was left with injuries after also being attacked by the stranger, as per NDTV.

After hearing her screams, neighbours flocked to the scene to offer her aid, while others caught the attacker and severely beat him up.

Dhar Superintendent of Police Mayank Awasthi stated that the accused, who was injured by the mob beating, died on the way to the hospital.

He added: 'The actual cause of death will only be known after a post-mortem.'

Cops understand that the attacker had been missing from his home in Jobat Bagdi, Alirajpur, for almost four days before the brutal assault.

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Cuba, where she fled, according to Cuban officials. She was 78.

Her conviction for the murder of Trooper Werner Foerster, and subsequent escape garnered her a permanent spot on the New Jersey State Police's Most Wanted List. The state long sought to extradite Shakur, who was born Joanne Chesimard, from Cuba, without success.

23/09/2025

A Pastor Created Chaos Disinforming the Public over Jesus Christ Coming on 23rd and 24th September 2025

Chaos as some Christians are in a frenzy mode after a preacher went viral for disinforming when Jesus is"coming to Earth," leading followers to sell their belonging and prepare for the Biblical event.

During an interview on Cent Twinz TV, Mr. Joshua claimed he'd been in conversation with the Son of Christ, who informed him that on "September 23 and September 24, He told me – I will come to take my church".