Tag: Africa
Zimbabwe’s iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they’re all back home
Zimbabwe's flag, banknotes and coat of arms all feature a stately looking eagle, sitting majestically on a plinth. Known as…
‘I was tortured and lost my hand’ – one student’s struggle to get an education in Nigeria
At the age of 13, Ovey Friday was accused of witchcraft by his stepmotherand taken to a traditional shrine in…
Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa
The youngest son of Zimbabwe's late former leader Robert Mugabe has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and illegally being…
Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
South African police say have they arrested "wanted fugitive" French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to…
Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
The Nigerian authorities have dropped charges of financing terrorism against a former justice minister and his son. Abubakar Malami, who…
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of the illegal possession…