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April 18, 2024

Kenya’s defence chief, eight senior officers killed in helicopter crash

Among the casualties was General Francis Ogolla, the Chief of Defence for Kenya, who was one of 11 military personnel aboard the helicopter.

Helicopter crash
April 11, 2024

Vietnamese billionaire Truong Lan sentenced to death for $12.5 billion bank fraud

She was also said to have committed the crime between 2012 and 2022.

Truong Lan flanked on left and right side by security officers (Credit: ABC News)
March 5, 2024

Real estate businesswoman faces death penalty over alleged $12.5 billion embezzlement

The fraud is estimated to be worth roughly three per cent of Vietnam’s GDP in 2022. Ms Lan faces the death penalty if convicted.

Gavel
December 16, 2023

Tinubu mourns ace broadcaster Kabiru Fagge

Mr Tinubu lauded the contributions of the deceased to nation-building.

Bola Tinubu and Kabiru Fagge
October 17, 2023

At least 12 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war: Report

Since Hamas militants launched an onslaught in Israel on October 7, more than 4,000 people have died on all sides of the conflict.

HAMAS-ISRAEL WAR
June 1, 2023

Senegal opposition leader banned from 2024 presidential election, jailed two years

Ousmane Sonko, 48, is accused of raping a 20-year-old massage parlour worker in 2021 and of making death threats against her.

Ousmane Sonko
April 3, 2023

Algerian govt. sentences journalist to 5 years in prison

Algeria is ranked 146th (out of 180) in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index for 2021.

Ihsane El-Kadi
March 31, 2023

Kenyan protesters storm Nairobi over allegations of electoral fraud

Mr Odinga who rejected the election results has since challenged the result, claiming the process was fraudulent.

Kenyan protesters
March 30, 2023

Namibia oil company boss arrested for drug dealing released on bail

Law officers allegedly found a consignment of drugs in Ms Comalie’s official vehicle containing 995 grams of cannabis and 10 grams of cocaine powder.

Jennifer Comalie
March 28, 2023

Burkina Faso suspends France 24 operations after Al-Qaida interview

“France 24 is not only acting as a mouthpiece for these terrorists, but worse, it is providing a space for the legitimisation of terrorist actions and hate speech.”

FRANCE 24