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Israeli diamond tycoon arrested over bribery allegations in Africa

Israeli diamond tycoon, Beny Steinmetz, was arrested Monday by the police for questioning over allegations of bribery and corruption related…

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In pictures: DR Congo capital a ‘ghost town’

The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, normally full of hustle and bustle, woke up on Monday to…

8 years ago

Majority of the 74 journalists killed in in 2016 were ‘targeted deliberately,’ says RWB

Nearly three quarters of the journalists killed in 2016 were victims of "deliberate, targeted violence," Reporters Without Borders said yesterday.…

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Rwenzururu prime minister arrested

The acting premier of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu Johnson Thembo Kitsumbire has this afternoon been arrested by Flying Squad officials. Mr…

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Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks

US President Barack Obama has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election…

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The Gambia is on a knife-edge. Yahya Jammeh must step aside

In a continent where the democratic deficit is endemic, the Gambian election on 1 December was a beacon of hope.…

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Afghanistan Vice President Accused of Torturing Political Rival

A political rival of Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum of Afghanistan said on Tuesday that he had been tortured and…

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Antonio Guterres sworn in as UN secretary-general

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres was sworn in Monday as Secretary-General of the United Nations, becoming the ninth U.N.…

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Meet Mau Mau fighters who have never tasted fruits of independence

As Kenya marks her 53rd birthday today, Faith Wanjiru Wachira has little to celebrate. Wanjiru helped midwife the country’s independence…

8 years ago

I loved Museveni when he was still a poor man, says Besigye

Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has said he did not only work as President Museveni’s physician but also loved…

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