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LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba found dead in Kenya

The police in Kenya are investigating the death of young fashion designer…

Botswana’s ex-president Ian Khama plea to court to set aside arrest warrant

Botswana's former president Ian Khama has filed an urgent court application seeking…

Gambian civilians charged over coup plot

Police prosecutors in The Gambia have charged two civilians and a police…

Kenya: Man Jailed 50 Years for Assaulting and Sealing Wife’s Private Part with Super Glue

A Kenyan man, James Kifo Muriuki has been sentenced to 50 years…

Ghana’s president Akufo-Addo swears in two Supreme Court Judges

Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office, Justice Barbara…

Angolan court orders seizure of dos Santos’s assets

Angola's Supreme Court has ordered the "preventive" seizure of assets worth around…

American couple could face death penalty for allegedly torturing foster child in Uganda

An American couple living in Uganda accused of torturing their 10-year-old foster…

Tanzania: Court rules denying inmates voting rights is unconstitutional

The High Court of Tanzania ruled yesterday that it was unconstitutional to…

Ex-Ghana star Prince Tagoe remanded in custody for allegedly defrauding George Boateng of $40k

Former Ghana international, Prince Tagoe, has been remanded into police custody until…

Uganda: American Couples Charged for Alleged Torture of Foster Child

A Ugandan court has charged an American couple with child trafficking in…