South African Police Discover Body Of 10th Woman Near Johannesburg
SOUTH African police have discovered the body of another woman east of the country’s commercial capital, Johannesburg, bringing the total number of female.
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Governor Adeleke Sets Up Panel To Probe Osun Killings, Orders Preservation Of Evidence
OSUN State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has issued an executive order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings, injuries and.
Africa
Observers Say Zambia’s Election Marred By Reports Of Intimidation, Violence
INTERNATIONAL observers monitoring Zambia’s presidential election have raised concerns over reports of intimidation and abductions, after vote counting was suspended for several hours.
Africa
More Than 500 People Killed In Tanzania Election Violence, Inquiry Finds
A TOTAL of 518 people died in Tanzania from “unnatural causes”, including 197 who were shot dead, in the widespread protests that followed.
Africa
South Africa Deploys Military To Cape Town Townships Hit By Crime
SOUTH African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after.
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Tension As Violence Erupts In Jos Hours After Govt Relaxed Curfew
TENSION has erupted in Jos just hours after the Plateau State Government eased the 48-hour curfew imposed following the deadly Sunday night attack.
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Violence Erupts In South Africa Over Igbo King’s Coronation, Shops, Houses Razed
VIOLENT unrest has erupted in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa following protests against the controversial coronation of an Igbo traditional ruler,.
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The Tell-Tale Signs Of Political Violence Before It Explodes – By Dr Dakuku Peterside
POLITICAL violence never truly arrives unannounced. Before it explodes, it rehearses itself in smaller scenes: a rally disrupted, a convoy attacked, a party.
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Plateau Govt Faults Military Over Non-Arrest Of Killers Despite Close Contact
THE Plateau State Government has faulted the failure of the soldiers of the Nigerian Army to arrest the killers of 27 farmers in.
Africa
16 Dead, Thousands Of Businesses Destroyed After Kenya Protests
AT least 16 people died in the previous day’s protests across Kenya, Amnesty International said on Thursday, as businesses and residents were left.
Africa
Kenyan Anniversary Protests Turn Violent, Leave Two Dead
MARCHES in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with two killed and running battles between protesters.
Africa
Rwanda Angered By United States Sanctions Over DR Congo Violence
THE Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east.
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‘Stop Inciting Violence Or Face The Consequences’, Defence Minister Warns Amaechi
THE Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has warned the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his recent comment that Nigerian.
Africa
Mozambique Bans Protests After Weeks Of Post-Poll Violence
MOZAMBIQUE’s government has banned protests following sustained post-election unrest that has left several people dead and dozens others injured. It follows last month’s.
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Gunshots As New Yam Festival Turns Violent In Ondo Community
TROUBLE broke out during the annual new yam festival of the Ibule-Soro community in the Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State. The.
International
Record 120m People Forcibly Displaced Globally – United Nations
A STAGGERING total of 120 million people are living forcibly displaced by war, violence and persecution, the UN said Thursday, branding the ever-increasing.
Africa
Three Ministers, Four Governors Disqualified From Congo Election Over Fraud, Violence
THREE ministers and four governors have been disqualified from last month’s election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, because of fraud and violence..
International
Voting Begins In Tense Ecuador Election
ECUADORANS headed to the polls Sunday in a presidential election tarnished by the murder of a top candidate, which cast a spotlight on.
Africa
Sierra Leone Election: Tense Poll Amid Fears Of Violence
SIERRA Leoneans are voting in a general election following a tense campaign marred by violence. On Wednesday, the main opposition party alleged that.
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‘Stop Forthwith’, DSS Warns Politicians Peddling ‘Hate Speech To Ignite Violence’
THE Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians to desist from peddling “hate speech” and all forms of “false narratives” to ignite.