Gunmen kill two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of election protests
Associated Press MAPUTO, Mozambique — Gunmen in two vehicles ambushed the lawyer for Mozambique’s leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official, shooting them dead in their SUV late at…
Leverkusen’s Boniface involved in car crash
Reuters Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface was involved in a car crash on Sunday, a day after the club’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface, who scored a 72nd-minute winner…
US investigates leak on intelligence about Israel’s Iran attack plans
Reuters The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel’s preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said…
Sudanese army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander
Reuters Sudan’s army said on Sunday a commander from its foe the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had defected with some of his troops, in what would be the first such…
Floods destroy 1.1 million tons of rice in Bangladesh
Reuters DHAKA – Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports…
At least two arrested in Nigeria’s Lagos as police fire teargas to disperse protesters rallying at Lekki Tollgate on #EndSARS Memorial Day
On 20 October 2020, peaceful and unarmed protesters were fired at by Nigerian security agents at the Lekki tollgate, bringing the landmark #ENDSARS protests to a violent end. Akinosun Morakinyo…
Terrorists storm village in Nigeria’s Katsina, kill two, kidnap at least 14
Olayomi Koiki Terrorists – locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria have reportedly attacked Dan Auta village in the Sabuwa Local Government Area of northwestern Katsina State and killed two people.…
Dad absconds after brutalising his two children in Nigeria’s Lagos, police say
Ayomidele Oluwasusi Lagos – A man is on the run after brutalising his children in Nigeria’s Lagos State, police said on Saturday. Kadiri Yusuf allegedly beat and injured his two…
Moldova votes in election, EU referendum in shadow of alleged Russian meddling
Reuters CHISINAU – Moldovans cast their ballots on Sunday in a presidential election and EU referendum at a pivotal moment that could bolster the small agricultural economy’s drive to join…
EPL: Man United win for first time in a month, Villa climb to fourth in table
Reuters MANCHESTER, England – Manchester United eased the pressure on coach Erik ten Hag with their first win in more than a month, a 2-1 victory over Brentford, while Aston…