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Mystery Surrounds Charmain Speirs’ Death After Quest to Uncover Husband’s Past

Charmain Speirs died mysteriously in Ghana after a brief marriage to Pentecostal pastor Eric Adusah. Friends reveal she was on a mission to uncover her husband's true identity amid allegations of abuse and control.

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Facebook Charmain and Eric - Woman in a light dress and man in a white suit posing together in a studio-style portrait.

US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Official Over Rights Activists' Torture Allegations

The US has sanctioned Tanzanian police official Faustine Jackson Mafwele over credible allegations of torture and sexual assault against activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire during their 2022 detention in Tanzania.

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AFP via Getty Images Boniface Mwangi, wearing a flowered shirt, and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire, wearing a black top, in emotional press conference in Nairobi

Dozens of Vehicles Burned as Mali Jihadists Enforce Blockade Near Bamako

Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, were burned near Bamako as jihadists intensified a blockade, aiming to cripple Mali's economy amid ongoing insurgency challenges.

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Sahel Alerte / X Burnt-out vehicles after they had been set on fire near Bamako

Kenya Transport Strike Halts Commuting Amid Soaring Fuel Prices

Kenya faces nationwide transport paralysis as public transport operators strike against a 20%+ fuel price hike amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to regional conflicts.

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AFP via Getty Images A man with a red jacket and blue jeans raises his hands near a burning tyre on a street littered with stones

US and Nigerian Forces Kill ISIS Second-in-Command in Africa Operation

US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS's second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa, marking a major blow to IS networks and highlighting increased US-Nigerian military cooperation.

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AFP via Getty Images Nigerian soldiers from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) drive around in pick-ups during training at the MNJTF military base, Sector 3 Headquarters, in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, on July 5, 2025.

Ex-Nigerian Power Minister Sentenced to 75 Years for Corruption

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman was sentenced to 75 years for laundering $24.7m. The rare conviction highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts amid Nigeria's electricity crisis.

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Nigeria's power ministry Saleh Mamman poses looking directly into the camera. He wears a grey top, a multi-coloured cap, and is pictured in front of a flag.

Ghana to Evacuate 300 Citizens from South Africa Amid Anti-Immigrant Protests

Ghana plans to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic attacks, with diplomatic tensions escalating between the countries.

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AFP via Getty Images A woman punches the air, while holding a placard reading "South Africa is for South Africans" during an anti-migrant march.

Uganda's Museveni Sworn in for Historic Seventh Term Amid Disputed Vote

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term amid disputed elections and opposition claims of fraud. His tenure extends until 2031, with ongoing criticism over election conduct and human rights concerns.

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Government of Uganda/X President Yoweri Museveni, in a white shirt and a white hat, stands before a lectern withe the Ugandan coat of arms

France Expands African Partnerships with Summit in Kenya to Move Beyond Colonial Legacy

France is co-hosting the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to foster equal partnerships and investment, moving beyond colonial ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and rising African agency.

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AFP via Getty Images Macron and Ruto are facing each other, smiling and clasping hands. They are outdoors and there are four men behind them

South African President Ramaphosa to Challenge Impeachment Report, Refuses to Resign

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will legally challenge a report enabling impeachment proceedings over a cash theft scandal at his farm, refusing to resign amid constitutional court rulings and political controversy.

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Getty Images A shot of President Cyril Ramaphosa, wearing a pin striped black suit with a white shirt and red patterned tie, from the shoulders up. He is looking off to the left and the background is blurred.

South African President Ramaphosa Urged to Resign After Court Ruling

South African opposition leader Julius Malema urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament violated the constitution by blocking impeachment efforts in 2022.

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Reuters A head-and-shoulders shot of Cyril Ramaphosa. He is wearing a dark jacket and red tie.

Ethiopian Woman Delivers Rare Quintuplets After 12 Years of Trying

After 12 years of trying, Ethiopian woman Bedriya Adem joyfully gave birth to healthy quintuplets naturally, a rare occurrence with a one in 55 million chance. The mother and babies remain under medical care, and she expresses hope for support from her community and government.

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