January 3, 2024 Oscar 'Bladerunner' Pistorius warned he could become assassination target from country's underworld Convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius is expected to be released from prison on Friday, according to sources. Known as "Bladerunner," the former Olympic athlete is expected to live with his uncle upon release.
January 2, 2024 Somali president rejects land deal granting Ethiopia coastal access Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday rejected an agreement that would have granted landlocked Ethiopia access to the coast of breakaway Somaliland.
January 2, 2024 Uganda's beloved alcoholic beverage threatened as authorities move to curb home brewing In Uganda, the popular traditional beverage tonto is facing legal challenges. Government efforts to regulate illicit home brews are posing threats to tonto production.
January 2, 2024 Israel to defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa at international court Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations filed by South Africa, an official said. South Africa has accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
January 2, 2024 Man found dead following suspected lion attack while riding motorcycle Police in Kenya recovered the remains of an adult male who is believed to have been mauled to death by a lion while riding a motorcycle, reports say.
January 1, 2024 2 arrested after Ugandan Olympic runner fatally stabbed in Kenya Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ugandan Olympic runner Benjamin Kiplagat. He was found fatally stabbed in a car in Kenya on New Year's Eve.
December 31, 2023 Illegal immigrants using fake passports to pose as minors when crossing US-Mexico border A Border Patrol notice obtained by Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ advises agents that illegal immigrants from Guinea are using fake passports to pose as minors when illegally crossing the border.
December 30, 2023 World looks other way as Christians 'killed for sport by jihadists' in Nigeria With the world's attention focused on Israel's war against Hamas, the ethnic cleansing of Christians in Nigeria continues. New reports said up to 200 were slaughtered by jihadists.
December 29, 2023 Burundi's president claims Rwanda is backing rebels fighting against his country A Burundian rebel group known as RED-Tabara claimed the attack, arguing that they avoided targeting civilians, and boasted of killing nine soldiers and one police officer.
December 28, 2023 More than 40 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Liberia, authorities say A fuel tanker leak led to an explosion in Liberia, killing over 40 people and injuring at least 83 as they gathered to collect gasoline on Tuesday. The injured toll may rise.