Six Nigerian nationals linked to Black Axe face US extradition over an alleged romance scam targeting 100 women and defrauding victims of more than $6M in the US.
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"Gruesome murder": Nigerian man of God, 1 other killed in South Africa
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"Great loss to her family": Beloved lawyer dies in Nairobi accident, tributes pour out for her online
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38-year-old man charged over $5m NDIS fraud scheme in Australia
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Wounded All Blacks desperate to hit back against Springboks
The All Blacks will be desperate to bounce back and prove their critics wrong when they go behind enemy lines to face world champions South Africa on Saturday. But Smith said the All Blacks have a great chance in South Africa to prove their critics wrong.
Perennial insecurity fuels DR Congo's anti-UN protests
Violent anti-UN protests that rocked eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, claiming 36 lives, reflect local anger at persistent insecurity in the turbulent region. Local anger boiled over on July 25, when anti-UN protesters ransacked MONUSCO bases in North Kivu's capital Goma.
US, EU envoys urge Ethiopia to restore key services in Tigray
The US and EU envoys for the Horn of Africa on Tuesday urged Ethiopia's government to resume essential services in Tigray after a rare visit to the war-torn region facing dire conditions. "A swift restoration of electricity, telecom, banking, and other basic services in Tigray is essential for the people of Tigray," the two envoys said in a joint statement.
Somalia appoints former Al-Shabaab leader as religion minister
Somalia has appointed the former deputy leader and spokesman for the Al-Shabaab Islamist group as religion minister, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Tuesday. Tuesday's appointments include a deputy prime minister, 25 ministers, 24 state ministers and deputy ministers in a 75-member team, with parliament due to vote on the nominees.
Unlikely star Burl lifts Zimbabwe to 156-8 against Bangladesh
Ryan Burl was the unlikely 54-run star as Zimbabwe made 156-8 in the series-deciding third Twenty20 international against Bangladesh in Harare on Tuesday. Bangladesh were without captain Nurul Hasan due to a finger injury, which has also ruled him out of a three-match one day international series beginning in Harare on Friday.
HRW says Kenyan police impunity heightens election risks
Kenya's failure to hold police accountable for allegedly killing dozens after the 2017 elections heightens the risk of officers abusing their power when the country heads to the polls next week, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday.
William Ssozi: Self-Proclaimed Prophet Claims He Visited Spiritual World, Beat Satan Into Coma
Prophet William Ssozi from Uganda has said that he went to hell where he beat up the devil and left him in a coma. He said the devil has six hands and feet.
Cool head in a rough region, Kenya faces test in election
In his final weeks as president, Uhuru Kenyatta has been busier than usual playing peacemaker in East Africa, thawing tensions with Somalia, intervening in Congo's crisis, and hosting talks between Sudan and Ethiopia.
His Eminence Baawobr: Ghanaian Cardinal elected president of the Catholic Church in Africa
Ghanaian Cardinal, His Eminence Richard Kuuia Baawobr, has been elected president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM).
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