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Ex-Street Kid Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala Central to South Africa Police Corruption Probe

Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala, once a street kid, is central to South Africa's police corruption inquiry, facing allegations of bribery, influence-peddling, and links to senior officials amid a major commission investigation.

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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, with the collar of a Fendi shirt sticking out above his jumper, gesticulates as he talks into a microphone.

Sentencing of Former Edinburgh Teacher Guilty in South Africa Delayed Again

Iain Wares, former Edinburgh teacher convicted of a 1988 sex assault in South Africa, faces delayed sentencing and extradition amid multiple abuse allegations.

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Iain Wares is wearing a navy suit jacket, blue checked shirt and blue tie. He has white hair and glasses. A man is placing a hand on his shoulder as they speak. A court of police officer can be seen in the background.

Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarians' Request to Legalise Cannabis Use

Kenya's High Court has dismissed a Rastafarian group's bid to legalise cannabis use for religious purposes, citing insufficient proof of constitutional rights violation but calling for a national debate on cannabis policy.

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Several Rastafarian men, one wearing a scarf in green, black and red in a row - on is holding a cigarette from which smoke is rising.

Nigerian Army Frees 44 Kidnapped Pupils and Teachers in Oyo State

Nigeria's military has rescued all 44 pupils and teachers abducted two months ago in Oyo state. Several captors were arrested, and the freed individuals are receiving medical care. The operation involved multiple agencies and resulted in military casualties.

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A woman holds up a banner at a protest at a school.

Inside Nigeria's Phantom Presidential Council with Nearly $1M Budget

Nigeria's Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, with offices and a $950,000 budget, was declared fake. Its director general denies wrongdoing amid investigations into forged documents and government complicity.

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Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, PFIPC's director general, sits in an office. He is wearing a white gown, glasses and a grey and pink cap

Man Arrested in Connection with Bedford Triple Murder of Woman and Children

South African police have arrested a man in connection with the triple murder of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters near Bedford. The suspect left the country two days earlier via Heathrow Airport using a British passport.

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Zulu King Misuzulu Expresses Regret After Video of Tirade Against Wife Surfaces

Zulu King Misuzulu expressed deep regret after a leaked video showed him insulting Queen Nomzamo Myeni. The royal household stated the video is historical and does not reflect current relations, emphasizing ongoing reconciliation.

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King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is pictured in sunglasses and leopard print ceremonial clothing

ICC Reveals Breakthrough Linking RSF Leaders to Sudan War Crimes in Darfur

The ICC has found concrete evidence linking RSF leaders to war crimes in Darfur, including massacres in el-Fasher and el-Geneina, marking a breakthrough in investigations into Sudan's ongoing conflict.

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A woman wearing a red outfit and headscarf gazes past the camera

Nigeria President Orders Probe into Fake Agency Allegedly Set Up in His Office

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered a 30-day investigation into allegations that a fake government agency was set up within his office, involving forged documents and public funds of $950,000. The police are pursuing suspects amid public calls for accountability.

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Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu wearing a black gown and hat, as well as glasses

Five Charged in Liberia After Seizure of Over 200kg of Cocaine at Monrovia Airport

Five suspects in Liberia face charges after police seized over 200kg of cocaine disguised as seasoning cubes at Monrovia airport, valued at $19m. The bust highlights West Africa's role in transnational drug trafficking.

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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. of Liberia speaks at a podium bearing the presidential seal of Ghana

Aid Workers Describe Devastating Drone Strikes in Sudan’s El Obeid Amid Conflict

El Obeid, Sudan, faces relentless drone strikes amid conflict between SAF and RSF, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Aid workers describe dire conditions and call for urgent international action.

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Displaced women and children sit on the ground

Floods in Côte d’Ivoire Kill 59 Amid Torrential Rains Across West Africa

Floods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people amid relentless rains across West Africa. Ghana reports 13 deaths, with flooding also impacting Benin, Togo, and Nigeria. Authorities cite climate change and urban growth as key factors.

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A damaged room with a large mudslide breaking through the wall, debris scattered across the floor