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Jan Casmir Sieski: Second American Doctor Accused of Illegal Killing of a Lion in Zimbabwe
A second American, named as Jan Casmir Sieski, is wanted in Zimbabwe over the illegal killing of a lion, as the outcry over the...
Cecil the Lion: Zimbabwe Seeks Walter Palmer’s Extradition
American dentist Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, should be extradited to face charges, Zimbabwe's Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri has said. His...
Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Sends Letter to Patients
Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe, has apologized to his patients in Minnesota for the disruption caused by the anger directed...
Cecil the Lion: Hunter Theo Bronkhorst Released on Bail in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean hunter Theo Bronkhorst, who is accused of helping American dentist Walter Palmer kill Cecil, one of Africa’s most famous lions, has been released...
Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Wanted by Zimbabwe Police
Walter Palmer is under heavy criticism from conservationists and animal lovers following allegations that he paid $50,000 to go on a hunt in Zimbabwe. The...
Nigeria Corruption: Former Government Minister Stole $60 Billion from Public Money
An ex-Nigerian minister stole $6 billion of public money, the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged. Adams Oshiomhole said US officials informed President...
Cecil the Lion: Two Zimbabweans in Court over Lion Killing
Two Zimbabweans are due to appear in court over the killing of Cecil, the country's most famous lion shot by American dentist Walter Palmer. Professional...
Barack Obama Makes First African Union Speech in Ethiopia
President Barack Obama has addressed the African Union (AU) warning that Africa could not advance if its leaders refused to step down when their...
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Muammar Gaddafi’s Son Sentenced to Death in Libya
Col. Muammar al-Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, and eight others have been sentenced to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution in...
Barack Obama Arrives in Ethiopia on Second Leg of African Tour
President Barack Obama has arrived in Ethiopia on the second leg of his African tour. Barack Obama is the first serving US leader to visit...
Barack Obama Ends Kenya Trip with TV Address at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium
President Barack Obama will end his Kenya trip with a televised address at Nairobi’s Kasarani stadium. On July 25, President Barack Obama discussed security issues...
Barack Obama Kenya Trip: Presidents’ Address
President Barack Obama has urged Kenya to hold "visible" trials to tackle corruption, which he said could be the "biggest impediment" to further growth. After...
Barack Obama Arrives in Kenya on His First Visit as Serving President
Barack Obama has arrived in Kenya on the first visit to his father’s homeland as serving US president. During his two-day visit President Barack Obama...
Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla Home Upgrades Were Not Worth $23 Million
According to a South African parliamentary committee, work on President Jacob Zuma's private home was not worth the $23 million it cost taxpayers. A visit...
Westgate Shopping Mall Reopens After Nairobi Attack
Nairobi’s Westgate shopping mall, in which 67 people were killed in a 2013 attack by al-Shabab militants, has reopened. Armed al-Shabab militants entered the mall...
Tunisia Attack: State of Emergency Declared After Sousse Massacre
A state of emergency has been declared in Tunisia just over a week after 38 tourists, mainly British, died in an attack in the...
Tunisia Attack: Eight Suspects Remain in Custody over Sousse Beach Attack
Eight people, including a woman, remain in Tunisian police custody on suspicion of being directly linked to the deadly attack on tourists in Sousse,...
Tunisia Attack: Names of British Victims Released
The names of those killed in the Tunisian beach attack on June 26 are being released. Thirty of the 38 people killed by a gunman...
Tunisia Attack: Twelve Suspects Arrested in Connection with Sousse Massacre
Tunisian authorities have arrested twelve suspects in connection with the deadly attack in Sousse, an official has said. Security forces were still hunting for two...
Tunisia Attack: Seifeddine Rezgui Prayed Moments Before Death
Seifeddine Rezgui, the suspected terrorist who killed 38 people at a Tunisian beach resort on June 26, reportedly prayed moments before his death. Armed security...
Tunisia Attack: Hotel Worker Filmed Seifeddine Rezgui During Sousse Attack
New footage has emerged of the attack at the Tunisian resort of Sousse on June 26, which left 38 people, mostly tourists, dead. It was...
Tunisia Attack: First Group Arrested over Sousse Massacre
A group of people have been arrested in Tunisia over the massacre of 38 people, mainly tourists, by gunman Seifeddine Rezgui at the beach...
Tunisia Attack: Terrorist Seifeddine Rezgui Had Help in Carrying out Sousse Attack
According to the Tunisian authorities, terrorist Seifeddine Rezgui had help in carrying out the attack at Sousse holiday resort. They believe the suspected accomplices provided...
Tunisia Attack: Sousse March to Denounce Terror
A march has been held in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse to denounce the attack in which at least 38 people - mostly...
Tunisia Attack: Security Clampdown Launched Following Sousse Resort Attack
Tunisia has launched a security clampdown after Sousse attack in which 38 people were killed, PM Habib Essid has announced. Habib Essid said army reservists...
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