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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians’ bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
How a former ‘street kid’ is key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear 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.
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.
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.
Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.