Africa
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Family of Hotel Rwanda hero launches $400m lawsuit over his alleged abduction
The family of Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina has filed a $400m lawsuit in the US over his alleged abduction and torture.…
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South Africa’s flood-ravaged east hit by more heavy rain
South Africa’s flood-ravaged east has been hit by another downpour of rain, after the catastrophic storm killed nearly 400 people…
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Video of armed men burning man alive in western Ethiopia sparks outrage
A video posted on social media showing armed men burning a man to death in western Ethiopia has drawn condemnation and renewed…
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‘We pray for rain’: Ethiopia faces catastrophic hunger as cattle perish in severe drought
The circumference of Nimo Abdi Duh’s upper arm measures just 12cm and, while the number means nothing to her, it…
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Tigrayans deported by Saudis ‘forcibly disappeared’ in Ethiopia – rights group
Thousands of Tigrayans are being deported from Saudi Arabia and held in secret detention sites in Ethiopia, according to Human Rights Watch.…
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South-African president announces that “someone is being held”
africanews– South-African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday that “someone is being held” in connection with the fire that started…
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Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests
bbc– Sudan’s military government has restricted internet services in the capital Khartoum amid calls for mass anti-coup demonstrations, reports say.…
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Gabon’s top coach accused of sexual abuse
africanews– Gabon’s top football coach is suspected of having sexually abused hundreds of children. This Friday the President of the…
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Nigeria celebrates as return of looted Benin’s treasures nears
africanews– Nigeria’s traditional ruler in southern Benin city hosted a day of celebrations on Monday in anticipation of the long-awaited…
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Police disperse opposition rally in The Gambia
africanews– The authorities in The Gambia have used tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the results of the presidential elections.…
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