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South Africa’s bid to extradite Gupta brothers from UAE fails

Evey Lovelace

SUB-South Africa's attempt to have the Gupta brothers, accused of corruption and exploiting their ties with former President Jacob Zuma, extradited from the UAE has been rejected by a court…

Africa, World

Uncovering family histories in Africa

Evey Lovelace

With a lack of recorded information, African descendants often rely on oral testimony to construct their family trees.On the outskirts of Skikda, an agreeable Mediterranean city along Algeria's eastern seaboard,…

Africa, World

Protestors invade former Kenyan President’s farm during opposition violence

Evey Lovelace

Looters steal sheep and vandalize gas factory during day of protests On another day of opposition protests, hundreds of protestors overran a farm owned by the family of former Kenyan…

Africa, World

Former ‘Hotel Rwanda’ manager Paul Rusesabagina released from prison

Evey Lovelace

SUB-Paul Rusesabagina, the former hotel manager portrayed as a hero in the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda, has been released from prison in Kigali.Paul Rusesabagina, who became famous for saving some…

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Two women speak out on the dangerous world of sex work in Mogadishu

Evey Lovelace

Mogadishu's alternative party scene exposes women to violence and exploitationTwo women, Fardousa and Hodan, have spoken to the BBC about their experiences in the underground world of sex work in…

Africa, World

Marburg Virus Kills Five in Tanzania’s Kagera Region, Authorities Tracing Contacts

Evey Lovelace

Efforts by Tanzania's Health Authorities to Contain Outbreak Praised by WHOThe health ministry of Tanzania's north-western Kagera region has reported that the Marburg virus has killed five people. This Ebola-like…

Africa, World

Uganda passes bill to criminalize sexual minorities

Evey Lovelace

More than just a ban on homosexual acts, the bill could lead to prison sentences for those who identify as gay.Uganda's parliament has passed a bill that could criminalize sexual…

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South African choir’s century-old photos inspire Broken Chord dance production

Evey Lovelace

The discovery of century-old photographs of a South African choir that toured Victorian Britain has inspired Broken Chord, a dance production that reimagines their tour through Xhosa and contemporary dance…

Africa, World

South African corruption investigator and son shot dead

Evey Lovelace

Cloete Murray was investigating high-level government contract scandals at time of murderCloete Murray, a South African accountant involved in investigating high-level corruption cases, was shot dead alongside his son in…

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Counting underway after violence and delays mar Nigerian state and assembly elections

Evey Lovelace

Some states allow voting for a second day; opposition candidates may challenge resultsThe day after some parts of Nigeria saw violence and delays, votes are being counted in the governor…