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US warns Burkina Faso coup leaders on Russia
US warns Burkina Faso coup leaders on Russia
Africa
by  AFP

The United States on Tuesday warned Burkina Faso's junta of the risks of allying with Russia, whose shadowy Wagner paramilitary group has voiced robust support for the latest coup. Neighboring Mali's junta has forged ties with the Wagner group, also defying Western warnings.

New clashes in violence-hit Ecuador prison
New clashes in violence-hit Ecuador prison
World
by  AFP

New clashes were reported on Tuesday in an Ecuadoran prison where 15 people died in a riot the day before, the state prison administration authority said. The prison authority had to send in tactical units to re-establish control following Monday's riot that left at least 15 inmates dead and 33 injured.

Rossouw's 'dream' ton helps South Africa thrash India in third T20
Rossouw's 'dream' ton helps South Africa thrash India in third T20
Africa
by  AFP

South Africa's Rilee Rossouw on Tuesday called his maiden Twenty20 international century coming against a "world class" India "special" after he helped the tourists to a consolation 49-run win in the third match. "(India are) a world class side, I would say, it (the knock) was special," man of the match Rossouw said of his ton against the top-ranked T20 team in the world.