The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.
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Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.
Pyramids win their first ever African Champions League title after beating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in Cairo to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate.
About 500 people are still missing in the town of Mokwa, and officials fear no more survivors will be found.
Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.
Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.
World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.