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37 suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian detention facility

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died in custody in Niger state, Nigeria. Authorities initially blamed disease, but intelligence reports and family accounts suggest overcrowding and poor ventilation caused suffocation. Investigations and autopsies are underway.

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180+ Writers Demand Proof of Life for 12 Eritrean Authors Missing Since 2001

More than 180 writers, including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee, have signed a letter demanding proof of life for 12 Eritrean authors held incommunicado since a 2001 government crackdown on independent media. The signatories call for immediate verification of the detainees' surviva...

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British woman freed in Malawi police shootout that kills four suspected abductors

A British woman kidnapped in Malawi has been rescued in a police operation that killed four suspected abductors and wounded a senior police commander. Nusrat Osman, 47, from Leicester, was freed on 17 September after six days in captivity.

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US imposes visa restrictions on South African officials over discrimination claims

The US has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals accused of discriminating against South Africa's white minority, escalating tensions between the two countries. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said South Africa has failed to address American concerns over racial inequality policies.

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Mexican national arrested at Lagos airport over industrial methamphetamine lab

Nigerian authorities arrested an alleged Mexican drug kingpin at Lagos airport, leading to the discovery of an industrial methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi state. The arrest marks the third such facility allegedly linked to Mexican nationals found in four months.

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British woman abducted in Malawi as police launch investigation

Malawian police are investigating the abduction of British national Nusrat Osman, 47, who was seized in Blantyre on Friday. Authorities have offered a reward of over $17,000 for information leading to her rescue.

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Kenya's Foreign Trader Crackdown Sparks Exodus and Family Separations

President William Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders sparked panic, family separations and diplomatic tensions. The government later softened the order, granting a 90-day registration window instead of immediate closure.

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Six Nigerians extradited to US for alleged romance scams targeting over 100 women

Six Nigerians arrested in South Africa in 2021 have been extradited to the US to face charges for an international romance scam that defrauded over 100 women of more than $6 million. The suspects are believed to be members of Black Axe, a transnational organised crime network.

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At least 24 children killed in stampede during school fire in rebel-held Bukavu

At least 24 schoolchildren have died in a stampede during a fire that engulfed two schools in rebel-held Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on 10 September. Around 300 houses were also destroyed. An investigation into the cause is underway.

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Tooro Kingdom Plunged Into Succession Crisis as TV Presenter Named King

A succession dispute has erupted in Uganda's Tooro Kingdom following the death of King Oyo, the world's youngest reigning monarch. The royal clan named a TV presenter as successor, but the late king's family insists he left a will naming his young son as heir. The conflict has intensified days be...

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Man Charged in Triple Murder Admits Firearm Offences in South Africa

A man accused of murdering his wife and two daughters in Bedfordshire has admitted firearm offences in South Africa. Ndodana Mkhanyski Tshuma faces three murder charges, with extradition proceedings rescheduled for September.

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Tanzanian President's Husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan Dies at 76

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died at age 76 while receiving hospital treatment for a heart condition. He was Tanzania's first First Gentleman, having assumed the role when his wife became the nation's first female president in 2021.

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