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Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies

The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after he set her on fire, has himself died…

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Sierra Leone energy minister resigns over electricity crisis, as power returns to capital

Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister Kanja Sesay resigned on Friday over a weeks-long electricity crisis, the same day the government announced…

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Nigerian Islamic police in Kano arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan

The Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano arrested 11 Muslims on Tuesday who were seen eating food during…

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Lion kills zookeeper at Nigerian University

A zookeeper at a Nigerian university has been killed by one of the lions he had been looking after for…

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African Union bans trade in donkey skin

Animal welfare charities have welcomed an Africa-wide ban on the controversial donkey skin trade. It will make it illegal to slaughter donkeys for…

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Muhammadu Buhari’s signature forged to withdraw US$6 million

Nigeria is seeking Interpol’s help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole US$6.2 million (£4.9 million) from the central bank, using…

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First woman appointed as Liberia’s defence minist

Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has appointed a retired female brigadier general, Geraldine George, as the acting minister of defence after…

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Nigeria Policeman loses AK-47 while watching AFCON final

A police inspector from the PMF 51, Oghara, headquarters of Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State has reportedly…

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Liberian president passes drug test

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has tested negative for drugs and illegal substances. The Liberian leader on Wednesday underwent a drug test which he had promised…

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Nigerian pastor arrested for allegedly swindling followers of US$1 million

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is…

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