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Mexico’s ex-defence minister arrested in the US
A former Mexican defence minister has been arrested in the US. Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda.
Japan to release contaminated water into sea
Japan is to release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the.
UN, Somalia sign five year cooperation deal
The UN Cooperation Framework signed in Mogadishu between the Federal Government and the UN Assistance.
Nigerian Government to set up teams to probe police brutality
Nigeria’s government has ordered the setting up of judicial panels in all the 36 states.
WHO names team to probe DR Congo sex abuse claims
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed two women leaders to head investigations into allegations.
Zanzibar presidential candidate barred from campaigning
The Zanzibar Electoral Commission has barred an opposition presidential candidate from campaigning in the Tanzanian.
Hotel Rwanda film hero selects lawyers from prison
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda about the 1994 genocide, has.
Somalia soldiers killed in al-Shabab attack near Mogadishu
A military official has reported that at least 13 Somali troops have been killed by.
Uganda reopens schools for final year students
Uganda reopens schools for final year students Schools in Uganda have reopened for final year.
Ethiopian journalist Temesgen Desalegn released after arrest
Renowned Ethiopian journalist Temesgen Desalegn has been released after spending Wednesday night in police custody.
South Sudan decries change of currency plan
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said his government has no plans to change the.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine denies reports of his arrest
Uganda’s opposition MP Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has denied reports that he.
At least six killed in Sudanese port city protests
Doctors in Sudan say at least six people have been killed and more than 20.
More planes promised to put out Kilimanjaro fire
Tanzania says more helicopters and planes will be deployed from Thursday to put out the.
Bangladesh sentences five men to death for 2012 gang rape of teen
A Bangladesh court has sentenced five men to death for the 2012 gang rape of.