NewsNewsAfricaRussian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in GhanaGhana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.8 hrs agoWorldMotorbike raids on villages kill dozens in NigeriaArmed men shot locals dead, set homes alight and abducted an "undetermined" number of people in Niger State.8 hrs agoAfricaA seat at the table or on the menu? 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates8 hrs agoMotorbike raids on villages kill dozens in NigeriaArmed men shot locals dead, set homes alight and abducted an "undetermined" number of people in Niger State.8 hrs ago1 day agoPlanned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHOGiving some newborns in Guinea-Bissau an established hepatitis B treatment but not others is "unethical", it says.1 day ago2 days agoKenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressedBouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.2 days ago2 days agoSudanese city had 6,000 killed in three days, UN saysParamilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in el-Fasher, says a UN report.2 days ago2 days agoKenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 yearsSomali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.2 days ago3 days agoSouth Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining. 3 days ago3 days agoPort city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards MozambiqueMore than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.3 days ago3 days agoAt least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan's River Nile Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children. 3 days ago4 days agoEpstein survivor calls on Palace to search Andrew's filesJuliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.4 days ago...
