Crime Africa
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M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday pulled out of peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government less than 24…
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Tanzanian driver arrested in South Sudan, $7.2M demanded for his release
It has now been 31 days since Tanzanian driver Juma Maganga, aged 45, was detained by what is believed to…
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One arrested in over Ahmed Suale’s murder
The Ghana Police Service has arrested one person in connection with the death of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. The suspect,…
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Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Sixteen-year-old Darkuna watched, terrified, as six gun-wielding men ransacked her home. “For God’s sake, what do you really want?” she…
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‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
Freddy Mukuza’s final moments were witnessed by a friend, who stood helpless, 50m (160 ft) away. When he heard that…
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Student faces charges for manipulating Nyerere video
A student from Koteti College in Tanga, Bonus Mbono ,21, has been arraigned at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court on…
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Armed Islamists in deadly assault on hotel in Somalia
Armed Islamists have stormed a hotel in the city of Beledweyne in central Somalia, and a siege is ongoing, police…
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Fighting intensifies in eastern Congo as M23 rebels advance on Goma
Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-Congo militias was underway on Sunday in Nyabiondo, about 100 km (62 miles) north of…
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Shock as man sets up and runs illegal police station for six months
Police in Uasin Gishu are on the spot after an Eldoret controversial-trader-cum-political-activist established a police station and branded it with…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial reassigned to another judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, John Tsoho, has finally reassigned Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to another…
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