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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

From former ‘street kid’ key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing conflict

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.

UK seeking extradition of murder suspect from South Africa

The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.