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Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso

He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019

The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi - but the purchase was never completed.

Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine

A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Zimbabwe eliminated from World Cup after defeat to India

Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.

Zimbabwe eliminated from World Cup after defeat to India

Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.

South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies

Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup

South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies

Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup

Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa’s ‘taxi wars’ hit school

Violence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.

Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.