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South African police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
South African police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
Kenya battles to stop the ‘goons and guns’ as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
‘This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here’
Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.
Athletics won’t strangle super-shoe innovation – Coe
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are "on the right side" when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking time at the London Marathon.
US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.