Women secretly filmed then ridiculed online in Kenya and Ghana
Women in Kenya and Ghana have been secretly filmed by a man claiming to be from Russia, then ridiculed and abused online, according to the BBC.
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African Nations Ration Power, Dilute Petrol Amid Iran War Fuel Crisis
South Sudan and Mauritius have imposed electricity rationing and fuel restrictions due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, according to the BBC.
UN Votes Recognise Slavery as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the slave trade as 'the gravest crime against humanity', according to the BBC, in a resolution backed by Ghana and supported by the African Union.
Shock as dozens of bodies, mostly infants, found in Kenya mass grave
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, have been discovered in a mass grave in western Kenya, according to the BBC.
Tanzania Woman’s Death Sentence Quashed After 10 Years on Death Row
A woman with severe intellectual disabilities in Tanzania has had her death sentence quashed after spending over a decade on death row, according to The Guardian.
Strike on Sudan Hospital Kills 64, Wounds 89, WHO Reports
A strike on a hospital in Sudan has killed at least 64 people and wounded 89 more, according to the World Health Organization, which confirmed the attack on a healthcare facility in East Darfur.
Notorious Apartheid Police Commander ‘Prime Evil’ Testifies at South African Hearing
A notorious apartheid police commander, known as 'Prime Evil,' testified at a South African hearing investigating past killings, according to CBS News and the Norwalk Hour.
Motshekga reveals timeline for Defence vacancies, stays silent on SANDF chief position
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga outlined a timeline for filling key vacancies in the Department of Defence but avoided commenting on the ongoing absence of a Chief of the South
IFP Takes Nongoma, PA Snatches Eastern Cape Ward from ANC in South African Election Shift
IFP Takes Nongoma, PA Snatches Eastern Cape Ward from ANC in South African Election Shift
New Zealand vs South Africa Cricket Clash Intensifies
New Zealand's Black Caps defended 176 against South Africa in a high-stakes T20 encounter, with South Africa opting to bowl first. The match has drawn significant attention from
Ex-IYC boss urges Tinubu to renew Tantita’s contract – The Nation Newspaper
Ex-IYC boss urges Tinubu to renew Tantita's contract, citing its role in stabilizing the Niger Delta and boosting oil production.
Nigeria Locals Seek Help Over Bandits’ Attacks in Abuja Suburbs
Residents of Peze and Kungabokun in Abuja are living in fear after a wave of kidnappings by armed bandits, with calls for urgent government action to secure the region.
PDP’s Free Fall: Once Africa’s Largest Party Now in Crisis
The PDP, once Africa's largest political party, now controls only two states after a dramatic decline in influence.
Loate urges political reset at Lekota tribute
Teboho Loate calls for renewed political unity during tribute to Mosiuoa Lekota, South Africa's first Free State Premier.
ADC Reserves 40% of Party Positions for Women to Boost Political Representation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reserved 40% of all party positions for women, a move aimed at increasing female representation in Nigerian politics ahead of International Women's Day.