Africa
Angola ex-president’s daughter ordered to return $500 million in energy shares
The British-educated billionaire businesswoman has faced several allegations of plundering the public purse and funnelling the money abroad.
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Equatorial Guinea authorities detain 6 French soldiers
A French military spokesman denied that the case could be related to “espionage” by France.
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South Africa hits at AU Commission over decision to “reward” Israel with AU observer status
Israel was granted observer status on July 23, 2021, after nearly 20 years of diplomatic efforts.
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Conspiracy to commit money laundering: Hushpuppi pleads guilty
Huspuppi is standing trial in Los Angeles, California and reports say he risk 20 years in jail.
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Africa
Kidnap of Canadian girls: Accused denies giving statement willingly
On June 4, 2019, the gang, in a car, accosted the two Canadian ladies, who had hired the services of an Uber ride at their hostel at Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, assaulted them and forced them into their own vehicle amid shooting.
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Cyberattack hits South Africa’s Port terminals
The attack began on 22 July but continued, forcing the firm to switch to manual systems.
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Tunisia President sacks PM over COVID protests
“I warn any who think of resorting to weapons… and whoever shoots a bullet, the armed forces will respond with bullets,”
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Sierra Leone parliament passes bill to abolish death penalty
The bill now awaits presidential assent from President Julius Maada Bio.
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Mali begins probe into interim president’s attack
Colonel Goïta has led two coups in less than a year
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Courts
African Court delivers two advisory opinions
In a statement signed by Dr Robert Eno the African Court Registrar and copied to the Ghana News Agency at Tema on Sunday said details of the Advisory Opinion would be made available in due time.
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