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10 African cities with the highest crime index at the start of 2024

The crime rate is calculated as the number of offences per capita per year, offering insights into the safety of a particular area.

Cameroon: Attack blamed on separatists leave at least 1 dead in South-West region

Videos circulated on social media, show armed men carrying out their attack in Buea, the capital of Cameroon's South-West region.

Josephine Baker: Celebrating a Century of Iconic Influence in Berlin Exhibition

In a captivating tribute to the trailblazing performances of Josephine Baker at the Revue Nègre, a new exhibition has been unveiled at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany. Titled "Josephine Baker: Icon in Motion," the exhibition marks the cente...

Man wanted for allegedly killing girlfriend and leaving body at Boston airport is arrested in Kenya

A man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and leaving her body in a parking lot at a Boston airport before flying to Kenya has been arrested, Kenyan police said Tuesday.

Hakimi misses late penalty as South Africa knocks Morocco out of Africa Cup with 2-0 win

Achraf Hakimi missed a late penalty as Morocco became the latest big name to be knocked out with a 2-0 loss to South Africa in the round of 16 on Tuesday.

Ghana soccer federation apologizes to country for Black Stars’ poor Africa Cup campaign

Ghana was eliminated in the group stage with just two points from three games after three injury-time goals in two of those matches.

Somalia’s intelligence agency says it blocks WhatsApp groups used by al-Qaida-linked militants

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency said Tuesday it has for the first time managed to shut down 20 WhatsApp groups allegedly operated by the extremist group al-Shabab for extortion and intimidation.

Morocco’s disappointing exit from AFCON: Defeat against South Africa ends hopes in round of 16

The defeat means the end of Morocco's journey in the AFCON, a tournament where they had high expectations. The team now faces a period of reflection and analysis to understand the challenges encountered and work towards future success

Cameroon: Attack blamed on separatists leave at least 1 dead in South-West Cameroon

Videos circulated on social media, show armed men carrying out their attack in Buea, the capital of Cameroon's South-West region.

Nearly 400 Ethiopians have died of starvation

Nearly 400 people have died of starvation in Ethiopia's Tigray and Amhara regions in recent months, the national ombudsman said Tuesday, a rare admission of hunger-related deaths by a federal body.