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Police in Kenya announced the ban of protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, local media reported. They cite the fact that the protest is leaderless, making it difficult to comply with security measures. Nairobi city centre has been the heart of the …

Russia and Ukraine announced this Wednesday, July 17, a new exchange of prisoners of war, each side releasing 95 soldiers, less than a month after a previous exchange. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the release of 95 people serving in the army, national guard and border guards. “No matter the …

A 38-year-old mason has hanged himself after an evening praise and prayer session in his room at Ajumako Entumbil in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region, Ghana. According to reports, ” he was heard in his room singing songs of praise and later went into a time …

Instant messaging app Whatsapp has started rolling out a feature to set people or groups as “favorites” in the “Chats” and “Calls” tabs. On Whatsapp, it’s now easier to find the people and groups that matter most to you. The messaging application announced on Wednesday, July 16, a new feature …

At least five people were killed and several others injured when an informal gold mine caved in and buried them alive in northern Kenya, Reuters reported, citing a local official. Authorities closed the Hillo subsistence gold mine near the Ethiopian border in March after several people were killed in clashes …

A furious woman cut off her husband’s penis after he uttered another woman’s name during a s3x in Baguio City, Philippines. The woman waited for the man to fall asleep before allegedly grabbing a 10-inch long knife from the kitchen and chopping off his penis. Neighbours rushed to the screaming …

At least 26 people were killed and 14 injured this Tuesday, July 16 when the bus transporting them fell 200 meters into a ravine in southern Peru, according to a new toll from the authorities revised upwards. The bus was providing a connection between Lima and the Andean region of …

More than 10 million Sudanese, or 20% of the population, have been driven from their homes since the war there began, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday, as the world’s largest displacement crisis continues to worsen. The number is the latest dire figure out of the east …

A 17-year-old student was fatally stabbed while trying to break up a fight between two lovers in the Atwima Kwanwoma district of Ghana’s Ashanti region. The victim was resting in his room on the night when he was awakened by a heated argument between a couple in the same house. …

In Tunisia, the lack of water is a major development problem, and access to this essential element is becoming a chore. According to the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, global warming is causing water to evaporate. Despite the presence of numerous dams to conserve water, the situation …