Nigeria’s SARS: A brief history of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad | News24
How a police unit established to combat armed robbery became synonymous with unlawful killings, torture and extortion.
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Investigation launched after two people die in plane crash in KZN | News24
An investigation has been launched after two people died when a small aircraft crashed shortly after take-off in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
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North West police open culpable homicide case after crash kills 7 people, including 3-month-old baby | News24
The three-month-old baby died on arrival at hospital, after being rescued from the wreckage of the two vehicles that caught fire.
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Why the 2020 Vote Matters More than Ever to African Americans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Some had to pay fees. Some were tested. Many people died for that right. It is too important for us not to vote, and if we want to have a democracy, we need to participate in it. We can’t hope that situations will change. We have to be active in helping candidates get elected who
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Police patrol Nigeria's Lagos after president warns protesters | News24
Sporadic gunshots were heard in Lagos on Friday as security forces patrolled Nigeria's biggest city after days of unrest following the shooting of protesters that sparked condemnation at home and abroad.
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Your weather update: Sun shines bright on Saturday | News24
Saturday will be a warm to hot day across the country, however, the South African Weather Service has issued warnings for fire conditions, thunderstorms and a heatwave for several areas.
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Zane Kilian to also be charged with conspiracy to murder top lawyer William Booth | News24
Zane Kilian will be charged with conspiracy to murder advocate William Booth, in addition to the charges he faces for the alleged murder of Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear, his lawyer says.
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Can Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests lead to police abolition? | News24
As Nigerians protest brutality and demand reforms, some say full abolition is the only road to liberation from violence.
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Morocco condemns publication of Prophet Muhammad cartoons in France - statement | News24
Morocco's foreign ministry has said the continuing publication of 'offensive' cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad is an act of provocation.
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Appeals court strikes out election petition case
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications Unit: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 October 2020: Yesterday, the Court of Appeal presided over by Hon. Justices Sengu Koroma JSC, Ansumana Ivan Sesay JA and Tonya Barnette J. struck out the election petition case brought forward by Hon. Osman A. Timbo and nine
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Guinea President Conde, 82, wins landslide re-election victory - preliminary results | News24
Guinea's President Alpha Conde has won a landslide re-election victory, giving him a third term in office.
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Voter Suppression Tactics and Long Lines Fail to Quell Resolve of Black Voters | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Indiana has some incredibly restrictive voter laws, and currently we only have one early voting site in all of Indianapolis,” stated Robert Shegog, CEO at the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Indiana Minority Business Magazine. “A few more will open Oct. 24, but significantly
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Angola police fire tear gas to quash anti-government protests | News24
Angolan anti-riot police, some mounted on horseback, have fired tear gas and beat up protesters as dozens took to the streets of the capital Luanda.
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Siyaya: Ramaphosa promises improved public transport system | News24
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government will invest in transport infrastructure systems that will carry people safely and in a manner that will contribute to economic growth.
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Hawks arrest JB Marks mayor and director for fraud and theft involving R5m | News24
The Hawks have arrested more senior government officials who are allegedly linked to fraudulent activities.
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Former North West municipal manager arrested for alleged tender fraud | News24
The Hawks have arrested a former North West municipal manager for allegedly awarding tenders worth R5 million fraudulently.
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Three SANParks employees arrested with rhino horns outside gates of Kruger Park | News24
Three SANParks employees, among them two security guards, have been arrested in possession of fresh rhino horns outside the gates of the Kruger National Park.
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12 days in a coma: Cape Town man learns how to eat with knife and fork after Covid-19 anguish | News24
Henry Alexander from Cape Town had to relearn how to walk and how to use a knife and fork to eat after suffering a critical case of Covid-19.
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PPE procurement scandal: Masuku denies involvement in court papers | News24
A lawyer representing former Gauteng health MEC Bandile Masuku says, for the past three months, his client has endured an "onslaught of unfounded allegations" that were used to "tarnish" his integrity and image.
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BBC reveals thousands of boys chained, tortured and abused in Islamic schools across Sudan
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2020: A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan. There are nearly 30,000 Islamic schools, known as “khalwas” across Sudan. The investigation, “The Schools that Chain Boys”, has found that boys as young as
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
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Husband, 4 other suspects to appear in court for murder of businesswomen | News24
The five arrested suspects will appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday.
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Police appeal for help finding shooter, after taxi driver gunned down in vehicle | News24
Police are appealing for assistance in finding the suspects responsible for shooting a minibus taxi driver in his vehicle on Thursday.
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African Heads of State call on world leaders to increase investment to end rural hunger and poverty
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 October 2020: Ten African Heads of State have issued a strong call to other world leaders to increase their funding to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) or risk jeopardizing Sustainable Development Goal targets for eradicating poverty and
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Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Zane Kilian: Suspected cop-killer ‘also targeted top attorney William Booth’
Kilian's bail application was postponed as he was informed that he faces a plethora of additional charges relating to the tracking of phones.
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US condemns 'excessive' use of force by military in Nigeria | News24
The United States on Thursday condemned what it called excessive use of force by the Nigerian military for firing on unarmed demonstrators.
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Here’s what you need to know about the 3rd-party candidates on the Mass. presidential ballot
A handful of third-party candidates will also be up for vote on the 2020 General Election ballot in Massachusetts. So, who are they?
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Egyptian comedian Shady Abu Zaid released from prison | News24
Police arrested Shady Abu Zaid in May 2018 after plain-clothed security officers raided his house in Cairo.
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UPDATE | Ndabeni-Abrahams gives post office board member the boot | News24
Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has fired SA Post Office board member Colleen Makhubele who accused the minister of abusing her powers and acting unconstitutionally.
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Nigeria's Lagos shut down after protest shooting | News24
Shops were shuttered and streets empty as Nigeria's largest city Lagos was locked down under curfew after unrest flared following the shooting of protesters.
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Your daily Horoscope for 25 October 2020
Wondering what the day has in store for your star sign? Here's a quick glance at horoscopes and more for today - completely free!
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