El Chapo & Deputy Jesus – why Kenya’s president has so many nicknames
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
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Ghanaian journalist’s $18m defamation award slashed to $500
An ex-MP was ordered to pay $18m, but a judge rules that the amount was “disproportionate”.
Zambia warns diplomats after US reveals ‘systematic’ aid theft
The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.
Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan
Donald Trump says they are victims of “racial discrimination”, which is strongly denied by South Africa.
Top Cricket Malawi official dies after ‘heartless violence’
Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.
Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians in ‘massacre’
More jihadist attacks were reported over the weekend, said to have led to dozens of casualties.
Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.