Former South African president, Jacob Zuma has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty for defying a court order to appear before an inquiry probing wide-ranging allegations of corruption during his tenure from 2009 to 2018.
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UK-based Yoruba nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson convicted on charges of terrorism, inciting genocide and conspiracy to commit terrorism
UK-based Yoruba nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson has been convicted on charges of terrorism, inciting genocide and conspiracy to commit terrorism.
Afghanistan: Taliban captures Kandahar, country's second-largest city as militants push towards Kabul
The Taliban has seized Kandahar, Afghanistan's second-largest city, as the militant group continues its rapid advancement toward the capital Kabul, following the withdrawal of American forces, which began in May and is scheduled to be completed by late August.
Secret plans for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral leaked
Secret plans for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II are reportedly being made ahead of her death.
"Music is forbidden in Islam" Taliban leader says music will be banned and women will need a male chaperone in Afghanistan
Despite promising that the Taliban group will be more liberal than they were 20 years ago, the terrorist group that has taken over Afghanistan is proving that not much has changed with their policies.
UK and US to send 3600 troops to Afghanistan as Taliban advances towards capital Kabul
The US and UK have announced plans to send 3600 troops as reinforcements to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan to help evacuate their diplomats, soldiers, and citizens as well as thousands of Afghans who have worked with them, as the Taliban advance towards the capital.
Word for word translation of what ISWAP leader, Abu Musab Albarnawi said on death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau
A word-for-word translation of what leader of Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), Abu Musab Albarnawi said on the death of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been shared online.
Update: Judge rules Derek Chauvin qualifies for a longer sentence in murder of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin could face up to 30 years in prison after a Minnesota judge ruled there were four aggravating factors in the murder of George Floyd.
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson under investigation over £15,000 island getaway
UK prime minister, Boris Johnson is being investigated by the U.K. Parliament’s standards regulator over a £15k holiday to the Caribbean.
Nigeria is facing extraordinary security challenges - US
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has said that Nigeria's current security is "extraordinary".
Queen Elizabeth won't release a portrait when she marks her 95th birthday this week without Prince Philip by her side for the first time in seven decades
The Queen of England will be without her husband Prince Philip for the first time in seven decades when she celebrates her 95th birthday this week.
See the 'special instructions' Blacks dropped for white people who come to George Floyd Square, the intersection in Minneapolis where he died last year
White people wanting to visit George Floyd Square, the road intersection in Minneapolis where the 46-year-old Floyd died last May, will need to heed special instructions.
Amazon to open African headquarters in South Africa
Amazon, an American multinational technology that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence, has announced that it will be opening its African headquarters in South Africa with a real estate investment of over $279 million (R4 billion).
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. A statement issued by the palace just after midday spoke of the Queen's "deep sorrow" following his death at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.
The Queen wipes away tears at Prince Philip's funeral as she follows her beloved husband's coffin to St George's Chapel (Photos)
The Queen was unable to hold back her grief as she was seen wiping away tears inside a vehicle as she followed her beloved husband's coffin to St George's Chapel on Saturday.
The Queen was unable to hold back her grief as she was seen wiping away tears inside a vehicle as she followed her beloved husband's coffin to St George's Chapel on Saturday.
President Joe Biden tells U.S. Embassies to fly Gay Pride Flag on same pole as US flag, revoking Trump's policy
The US government under Joe Biden has communicated to its embassies all over the world to fly the Gay Pride flag on the same flagpole as the U.S. flag in support of LGBTQ rights.
Derek Chauvin convicted of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's death
A Minneapolis jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd after he knelt on his neck for over 9 minutes.
UK considers making new digital currency that could be known as "Britcoin"
The UK government is exploring the possibility of creating a new digital currency that could be known as Britcoin".
Tennessee Governor signs bill allowing most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without a background check or training
Hours after U.S. President Joe Biden rolled out a series of executive orders aimed at curbing gun violence, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill allowing most residents over 21 in the state to carry a gun without a permit or a background check.
Beijing overtakes New York City as City with most billionaires in the world after bouncing back from Covid-19
Beijing now has more billionaires than any other city in the world after bouncing back quickly from Covid-19, according to the Forbes' 2021 World's Billionaires List.
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