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Apartheid Cops Convicted of 1987 Student Murder

A South African High Court has found two former apartheid-era police officers guilty of murder. ...

  • 3 December 2025
  • News
MINISTER

Tourism Minister Arrested Trying to Flee Gabon

Authorities in Gabon have placed Tourism Minister Pascal Ogowé Siffon under strict house arrest. This ...

  • 3 December 2025
  • Africa
INFLUENCER

Influencer Jailed for Anti-President Rants

A Zambian-American political vlogger has been sentenced to prison. On Tuesday, a court handed Ethel ...

  • 2 December 2025
  • Africa
COACH

Cameroon Purge: Coach Fired, Stars Dropped

The Cameroon national team faces major changes. With less than three weeks until the Africa ...

  • 2 December 2025
  • Cameroon
PRISON

Ex-Libya Prison Boss Transferred to ICC

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former senior commander at Libya’s Mitiga prison, has been ...

  • 2 December 2025
  • Africa
Mozambique

UBS, Ex-Official Charged in Mozambique Laundering Case

Swiss prosecutors have indicted a former Credit Suisse executive. Additionally, they have charged UBS with ...

  • 2 December 2025
  • Africa
El Baz

El Baz, Cherkab Top Dar Bouazza Run

Moroccan athletes Youssef El Baz and Lamyaa Cherkab took top honors at the second “Darb ...

  • 1 December 2025
  • Morocco
LEADER

Opposition Leader Dies After Police Seize Medical Gear

Anicet Ekane, a veteran leader of Cameroon’s leftist opposition, has passed away while in state ...

  • 1 December 2025
  • Cameroon
TUNISIA

Chaima Issa Arrested Amid Tunisia Crackdown

Tunisian security forces have arrested Chaima Issa, a prominent figure in the nation’s opposition movement, ...

  • 1 December 2025
  • News
MP

Zuma’s Daughter Quits MP Seat Over Mercenary Claims

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned from Parliament. The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma ...

  • 28 November 2025
  • News
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Iran internet blackout

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AU lifts Guinea sanctions
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