Romance scam: US woman freed after year as hostage in Nigeria

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The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.

Christopher Aurier, brother of Tottenham’s Serge, shot dead in France

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Christopher Aurier dies in hospital after being shot in the French city of Toulouse.

Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59

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The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies in Johannesburg.

Nelson Mandela’s daughter Zindzi dies at 59

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The youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president dies aged 59.

Coronavirus: South Africa bans alcohol sales again to combat Covid-19

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It is one of several restrictions introduced by President Ramaphosa amid rising infection rates.

Mali opposition rejects President Keïta’s concessions amid unrest

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Opposition leaders reject President Keïta's "nonsense" concessions as political unrest grows.

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

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After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, the new justice minister outlines wide-reaching reforms.

Sudan scraps apostasy law and alcohol ban for non-Muslims

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After more than 30 years of Islamist rule, the new justice minister outlines wide-reaching reforms.

Nigeria’s Usman defeats Masvidal at ‘Fight Island’

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Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title with a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi.

Nigeria’s Usman defeats Masvidal at ‘Fight Island’

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Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title with a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi.