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Nigeria’s countryside is under growing threat from gangs of armed criminal “bandits”, who have in recent years proven more deadly than the west African nation’s jihadist insurgency.Earlier in July, at least 40 people were killed in central Plateau state, while on Friday nine farmers were killed and more than a dozen kidnapped in northwestern Zamfara …

How Nigeria’s ‘banditry’ crisis has evolvedWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:50:51 GMT Read More »

Despite billions of dollars in international support, Somalia’s army has melted in the face of a months-long offensive by the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab insurgency, and donors are running out of patience.Using hundreds of fighters and a vehicle packed with explosives for a suicide attack, Al-Shabaab retook the town of Moqokori on July 7, the latest in …

Somalia donors losing faith as Al-Shabaab surgesWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:35:27 GMT Read More »

Janeth Chepngetich on Tuesday stunned a strong field at the Kenyan trials to claim the women’s 10,000m title and earn a maiden appearance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.The 26-year-old held off challenges from two world record holders, Agnes Jebet Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet.Janeth Chepngetich is no relation to women’s marathon world record holder …

Janeth Chepngetich books world championships slot with upset winTue, 22 Jul 2025 15:07:21 GMT Read More »

Mozambique’s main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane said he had been charged with five offences, including inciting and instigating terrorism, after meeting with the country’s attorney general Tuesday.Mondlane led months of violently repressed protests following disputed general elections in October last year.He claimed he is being persecuted despite an agreement with President Daniel Chapo to end …

Mozambique opposition leader says facing terrorism chargesTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:22:37 GMT Read More »

Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps at the “biggest club in the world” after signing for Manchester United.After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally completed his move from Brentford on Monday for £65 million ($87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons.The forward has signed a …

Mbeumo thrilled to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps at ‘biggest club in the world’ Man UtdTue, 22 Jul 2025 14:18:17 GMT Read More »

Kenya held trials for the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday under the cloud of renewed doping concerns after women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended last week.Chepngetich, 30, tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit.It threatens to destroy a career that has seen …

Kenya athletics trials under shadow of Chepngetich suspensionTue, 22 Jul 2025 08:12:45 GMT Read More »

Egypt is poised to adopt a new law aimed at overhauling the judicial process, but human rights groups warn it could entrench long-standing abuses including arbitrary detention, travel bans and expedited trials.The legislation, currently awaiting approval by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, is being promoted by the government as a step toward streamlining legal procedures, from …

Egypt legal reform raises fears over right to fair trialTue, 22 Jul 2025 02:21:50 GMT Read More »

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he “grew up wearing” the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.Mbeumo, 25, will reportedly cost the 20-time Premier League champions an initial £65 million ($87 million) having scored 20 goals in 38 league games …

Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-buildMon, 21 Jul 2025 20:29:16 GMT Read More »

Kenya dropped terror charges against prominent activist Boniface Mwangi on Monday, following widespread condemnation, hitting him with a lesser charge of unlawful possession of ammunition.The east African country has seen a wave of deadly protests against President William Ruto and police brutality that have left dozens dead and thousands of businesses destroyed.Rights groups have criticised …

Kenya drops terror charge against prominent activistMon, 21 Jul 2025 14:56:39 GMT Read More »

Libya’s eastern authorities recently expelled a senior European delegation in a move analysts say was meant to send a message: the unrecognised administration backed by military leader Khalifa Haftar cannot be ignored.On July 8, an EU commissioner and ministers from Greece, Italy and Malta were in Libya to discuss irregular migration from the North African …

Libya commander Haftar seeks to force international engagementMon, 21 Jul 2025 03:52:55 GMT Read More »