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Kenya: failures of justice allowed the Shakahola massacre

Failures of the Kenyan justice system and police allowed Paul Nthenge Mackenzie to preach extreme fasting, despite several alerts about this self-proclaimed pastor today accused of the deaths of at least 428 people.

Tanzania signs a controversial port management deal with Dubai-based firm

Tanzania Ports Authority Director General Plasduce Mbossa said that DP World, based in the United Arab Emirates, will only operate four berths of the Dar es Salaam Port, located in the country's financial capital, and not the entire port. Its performan...

At least 28 people drown after boat capsizes on river in northwest Congo

At least 28 people drowned after a boat capsized in the Congo River in Equateur province, local authorities said Sunday.

Recreating the scent of ancient Egyptian mummification

These findings shed light on the mummification process and the extensive trade networks of ancient Egypt, with ingredients originating from Central Europe, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and locally available substances like beeswax.

Niger: overthrown president Mohamed Bazoum is with his family and in good health

"He is at the presidential residence (in Niamey) with his wife and son and is doing well," one of his relatives told AFP, adding that he had only been able to make one phone call to say that he was well with his family.

Eastern DRC: fighting again shifts the balance in North Kivu

"We have taken refuge in the parish, the M23 rebels have been in Kitshanga since yesterday (Saturday)", said one resident. Several of the wounded have been taken to hospital, a health source said. "

Moses Simon, the awakening of the Nigerian rocket from Nantes

Transparent for almost a year, Nigerian Nantes striker Moses Simon has found his fiery legs again. A factor in the revival of the game of the Canaries, ninth in Ligue 1 before the reception of Montpellier on Sunday.

1,500 African migrants arrived in the Canaries over the weekend

Nearly 1,500 African migrants have arrived on the coasts of the Canary Islands since Saturday, notably aboard a boat which carried a record number of 321 people, the rescue services of the Spanish archipelago off the coast of Morocco announced on Sunday.

Thousands Sign Petition to Resume Dakar-Ziguinchor Maritime Service Amid Political Tensions

Passenger and freight transport, which was provided by three vessels, has been halted by Senegalese authorities without an official explanation since June.

South African Rugby Player Investigated for Alleged Racial Insult in World Cup Semifinal

The South African Rugby Federation expressed that they are taking the allegation very seriously and are currently examining the available evidence.