AFRICA

A 28-year-old self-confessed member of the Aiye confraternity group who was arrested by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT has revealed how he sold his brother out to be killed by members of his group during a reprisal attack, in the Morogbo area of Lagos, seven years ago. The …

A 15-year-old boy was gunned down in gang violence in Bramble Way in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, on Saturday night. Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the boy was killed at around 19:30 by an unknown perpetrator. No arrests have been made. Traut added: We have reason to believe the incident …

A tenant has shared a list of the items his landlord’s son expects him to contribute towards the burial of the late landlord. In a letter sent to the tenant in Nigerian town called Aba, the landlord’s son invited him to a meeting ahead of the burial. He was asked to …

Senegal won the African Cup of Nations after a month-long competition that showcased some of Africa’s top football talent. An unfortunate incident at the Olembe Stadium rocked the tournament. Congestion of spectators and a door opened at the wrong time led to the death of eight people, including a six-year-old …

Police in Brazil have arrested three men in connection with the deadly beating of a 24-year-old Congolese refugee at a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro. According to Reuters, security camera photos that were released by the police on Tuesday showed three men assaulting Moise Kabagambe with sticks. The images …

An operation to eradicate crime in Vereeniging led to the arrest of five police officers for alleged drug dealing. The five officers are attached to the Sedibeng Task Team, which is tasked to fight crime in Vereeniging and neighbouring areas. Their arrest coincided with Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko’s visit …

Religious police in the Nigerian city of Kano crushed and burned almost 4 million bottles of confiscated beer in what officials said was one of their largest hauls in their efforts to clamp down on alcohol, BBC reported. Bulldozers were used to crush the bottles in the full glare of …

A new law that went into effect in Kenya makes it legal for a man to marry as many women as he wants. And a leading women’s group is applauding it. President Uhuru Kenyatta signed the polygamy measure into law Tuesday, formally recognizing what has long been a cultural practice …

Even before the start of the African Cup of Nations, Sadio Mane had established himself as the biggest football export from Senegal in recent years. His exploits with club side Liverpool in the domestic league and the UEFA Champions League earned him great support back home. Despite a quiet start …

A goat is in police custody in Nigeria on suspicion of attempted armed robbery of a Mazda 323. The incident in which a black and white beast was arrested took place in south western Kwara State according to local media reports. Vigilantes are said to have arrested the goat with …