Africa
Rwandan government critic jailed 7 years
Hakuzimana, arrested in 2021, faced charges of inciting ethnic divisions and spreading false information, including claims that critics of President Paul Kagame are often imprisoned.
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Africa
Africa
Tanzania: Gang rapists sentenced to life in prison
The convicts include Clinton Damas, a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mushi, a prison officer. The other two men involved are Nickson Jackson and Amin Lema.
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Africa
Nigerian lawyer killed in crash after depositing mother’s remains in morgue
Our correspondent gathered that the lawyer died after his vehicle hit an abandoned articulated truck on the road and somersaulted into a nearby drainage.
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Africa
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.
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Africa
Three men arrested in Benin over suspected coup plot
Among those arrested is former sports minister Oswald Homeky, who was reportedly apprehended on Tuesday while delivering six bags of money to Elonm Mario Metonou, the leader of the Republican Guard.
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Africa
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that only seven escapees have been recaptured so far
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Africa
Namibian Authorities block vessel over Israel war-crime concerns
The Justice Minister of Namibia, Yvonne Dausab, stated that the vessel, the MV Kathrin, was carrying explosive materials destined for Israel and had been stopped in accordance with Namibia’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Africa
Libya: Central Bank director kidnapped, shuts operations
The bank also reported that other staff members have received threats of kidnapping.
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Africa
WhatsApp number of Nigerian governor hacked by fraudsters
Akwa Ibom, located in southern Nigeria, ranks as the country's third-wealthiest state, with an annual gross domestic product of $19 billion (£15 billion).
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Business
President calls for intensified efforts to curb illicit outflows from Africa
Highlighting the critical need to curb this issue, he pointed out that such financial leaks are depriving Africa of vital resources that could significantly aid its development.
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