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Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday condemned the death of a man in police custody that has sparked widespread anger as the country prepares to mark a year since massive protests calling for change.Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested in western Kenya over posts on social media accusing police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat of corruption. He …

Kenya president says death in police custody ‘unacceptable’Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:31:26 GMT Read More »

Attacks in north-central Nigeria’s Plateau state have killed at least 20 people this week, local government and humanitarian sources said Wednesday, in the region’s latest flare-up of violence.The three separate assaults across the Mangu local government area followed a series of attacks and reprisals that appear to have started while people were mining in the …

Attacks in central Nigeria kill at least 20Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:16:57 GMT Read More »

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took two wickets in an over to reduce reigning champions Australia to 16-2 in a dramatic start to the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Wednesday.Rabada, 30, who has more than 300 Test wickets, is playing his first Test after serving a one-month ban for cocaine use earlier …

Rabada’s early double strike rocks Australia in WTC finalWed, 11 Jun 2025 10:29:56 GMT Read More »

Roadside vendor and mother-of-five Christine Naswa bemoaned the state of the Kenyan economy as she hawked vegetables by one of Nairobi’s busiest thoroughfares.”The economy is very poor right now. There is no money in Kenya,” Naswa, 40, told AFP as the smell of sliced ginger she was hawking powered through bus fumes. “I do not manage …

Kenyan economy still struggling year after protestsWed, 11 Jun 2025 05:30:14 GMT Read More »

South Africa will aim to banish their reputation as international cricket’s serial chokers when they face holders Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s this week.Despite being able to call on some of the sport’s most formidable players, South Africa have won just one major tournament over the last 27 years.They lifted the …

South Africa aim to banish choker tag in WTC final against AustraliaWed, 11 Jun 2025 03:57:30 GMT Read More »

Kenyan medical examiners said Tuesday that suicide was unlikely in the death of a man while in police custody — a case that has sparked protests and widespread anger.Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested over posts on social media accusing police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat of corruption. Police initially said he died over the weekend in …

Kenya pathologists say suicide unlikely in police custody deathTue, 10 Jun 2025 18:26:13 GMT Read More »

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.Mulder has only batted twice in Test matches at number three, making 15 against Sri Lanka in November and five …

South Africa gamble on Mulder at number three in WTC final against AustraliaTue, 10 Jun 2025 13:56:22 GMT Read More »

Kenyan doctors said Tuesday that a man who died in police custody over the weekend, sparking protests and widespread anger, died from receiving blows to the head. Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested over posts on social media criticising police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. Police initially said he died in his cell after hitting his own head …

Kenya police custody victim killed by blows to head: pathologistTue, 10 Jun 2025 12:23:23 GMT Read More »

The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.By securing places, Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco are each guaranteed $9.55 million (€8.4 million) …

Club World Cup riches await four African challengersTue, 10 Jun 2025 06:47:01 GMT Read More »

Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday.Below AFP Sport looks at three key contests that could determine the course of the showpiece game:Tough times loom for top-ordersBatsmen on both sides face a tough examination given the quality of fast bowlers on show.Australia captain Pat Cummins …

Three key battles in World Test Championship finalTue, 10 Jun 2025 06:46:21 GMT Read More »