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R Kelly sued for sexual abuse

Disgraced R&B singer R Kelly “knowingly” infected a 19-year-old woman with an incurable sexually transmitted disease, a new lawsuit claims.

Nigerian students tied to cross and flogged for lateness

Some students of the Metorite Standard School in Nigeria's South-western Ogun state were tied to a cross and flogged for being late to school.

Sudan: Woman flogged for marrying her lover

A Sudanese woman has been flogged by police 75 times for marrying her lover without the permission of her father.

Uganda denies imposing taxes on Bibles and Korans

Uganda's Revenue Authority boss, Doris Akol has denied reports that the country has imposed taxes on Bibles and Korans.

Ghana’s parliament chief threatens to resign over gay rights

The Speaker of Ghana’s parliament has threatened to resign if any attempt is made to put a legislation before the law-making chamber to approve gay rights.

Somali woman stoned to death for polyandry

Members of the militant group al-Shabab have stoned a Somali woman to death accusing her of engaging in polyandry.

Zambian University bans “half-naked” female students

A top Zambian University has warned female students against what it calls dressing provocatively especially to libraries within the institution's campus.

Vatican treasurer to stand trial on sexual assault charges

Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell will stand trial on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled.

[Video] – Swaziland King renames country eSwatini

The King of Swaziland, King Mswati III on Thursday renamed the country to eSwatini during his 50th birthday celebration.

Ghana: Girl set ablaze by prophetess during prayers

A young girl has died in Ghana after she was set ablaze in a freak accident during a prayer session in the central part of the country.

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Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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