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  Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have started a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for eight months. The mother of five was taken from her home in the middle of the night on December 27 along …

Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation.   The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at …

Gabon’s interim President, who seized power in a coup a year ago, has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. Gen Oligui Nguema has also limited government officials to a maximum of one week of holiday leave. These new restrictions were announced on state television after he toured …

A police commander in Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, has been removed from her post following controversial comments in which she linked an alleged gang-rape victim to sex work. Earlier this month, a video appearing to show a young woman being assaulted by five men went viral in the East African country, …

A shop security guard has described how he tried to save an 11-year-old girl as she was being attacked by a knifeman in London’s Leicester Square.   In a statement, the Met Police said a 32-year-old man had been arrested and taken into custody after the girl and her 34-year-old …

A bunch of men arrested on suspicion of receiving illegal military training have been arrested in South Africa. The men have been taken into custody and are being questioned Ninety-five Libyan nationals have been arrested on suspicion of receiving training at an “illegal” military camp in South Africa, police have …

Kenya’s President William Ruto dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers on Thursday and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance. In a televised address, the president also dismissed the attorney general and said ministries would …

The daughter of Cameroon’s president has shared an image in which she is kissing another woman, sparking mixed reactions in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal.   The Instagram post shows 26-year-old Brenda Biya embracing Brazillian model Layyons Valença. “I’m crazy about you, & I want the world to …

Prakash and Kamal Hinduja, as well as their son Ajay and his wife Namrata, were found guilty of exploitation and illegal employment by a Swiss court and handed sentences ranging from four to four-and-a-half years. They were acquitted of the more serious charge of human trafficking. Lawyers representing the defendants …

At least 34 people have died after consuming toxic bootleg alcohol in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, officials said. The incident took place in Kallakuruchi district, where several residents fell ill after consuming the liquor on Tuesday night. At least 80 people are being treated in hospitals for …