Sofia Bettiza

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Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe

Esther was sleeping on the streets of Lagos when a woman approached…

Sofia Bettiza Sofia Bettiza

Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says

The government of Benin says it has foiled an attempted coup by…

At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting

At least 11 people – including a three-year-old child – have been…

Jessica Rawnsley Jessica Rawnsley

Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan

A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan's South Kordofan…

Seher Asaf Seher Asaf

Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia – Kenyans want their sons back

David Kuloba's mother warned him about going to Russia after he accepted…

David Wafula David Wafula

Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims

Western embassies in Tanzania, including the UK and France, have called on…

Wycliffe Muia Wycliffe Muia

Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade

Namibia's proposals to lift the ban on the international trade in black…

Navin Singh Khadka Navin Singh Khadka

Was it a coup or was it a ‘sham’? Behind Guinea-Bissau’s military takeover

Military takeovers are nothing new in Guinea-Bissau. The West African country has…

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup

Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa…

Chris Ewokor Chris Ewokor

Nigeria’s defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis

Nigeria's Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from his position…

Mansur Abubakar Mansur Abubakar