Zambia's government takes Edgar Lungu's remains from Pretoria, as family disputes burial rights, igniting outrage over the legal battle for his body.
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Benin to auction off assets held by opposition tycoon
The West African state of Benin says it will auction off art, luxury furniture and a Rolls-Royce limousine seized from an opposition tycoon who lives in exile in Paris. The conviction was branded illegal by the African Court on Human and People's Rights, but Benin has refused to overturn it.
African cheetahs to be spotted soon in India thanks to Namibia deal
India and Namibia signed a deal Wednesday to bring cheetahs into the South Asian country, with the first batch of eight wild cats set to arrive next month, officials said. India is also planning to ship in some cheetahs from South Africa but a formal pact has yet to be signed.
Mane and Salah renew rivalry with top African award up for grabs
Another chapter in the personal rivalry between former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will play out in Rabat on Thursday when the annual African award winners are announced. Salah lifted the award in 2017 and 2018 and the victory of Mane the following year raised to four the number of winners from Liverpool with another Senegalese, El Hadji Diouf, topping the 2002 vote.
Job seekers in Africa easy prey for online scammers
From careers in banking to roles in globe-spanning agencies, social media in Africa is awash with lucrative job offers. - Promise of easy money - This particular hoax is far from uncommon in Africa -- indeed, UN agencies regularly warn job seekers about fake ads.
Morocco, Israel strengthen military links as army chief visits kingdom
Israel and Morocco strengthened military ties during meetings Tuesday between the Jewish state's army chief and Moroccan defence officials in the kingdom, amid tension with Rabat's rival Algeria. It is the first official visit of an Israeli army chief to the North African kingdom.
Rival Libya military leaders meet in Tripoli
Senior military figures from Libya's rival eastern and western power bases have held an unprecedented meeting in the capital Tripoli, calling Tuesday for a unified command over their troops. Two rival governments are currently vying for power, one based in Tripoli, the other in the central city of Sirte.
Van der Dussen ton leads South Africa to 333-5 in Stokes's farewell ODI
Rassie van der Dussen's century was the cornerstone of South Africa's imposing 333-5 as the Proteas threatened to spoil England star Ben Stokes's farewell to one-day international cricket on Tuesday. South Africa's total might have been greater had not both Markram and van der Dussen fallen in the same over from spinner Liam Livingstone.
Showdown looms as Kenya rivals pick same venue for final election push
Kenya's leading presidential candidates on Tuesday announced plans to make their final push for votes at the same stadium on the same day, raising fears of possible clashes before the August 9 polls.
Dortmund's Haller vows to 'come back stronger' after testicular tumour diagnosis
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller on Tuesday vowed to 'come back stronger' as he thanked fans for their support following his diagnosis for a testicular tumour. I will now focus on my recovery to come back stronger."
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