Israel Gaza conflict: Air strike targets Hamas leader
The Israeli military says it has bombed the home of the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas in a wave of air strikes on the Gaza Strip. It […]
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Buhari’s son-in-law declared ‘wanted’ in Nigeria
Corruption investigators in Nigeria have declared that the president’s son-in-law Gimba Yau Kumo is “wanted” in connection with an alleged $65m (£46m) housing fraud. The former managing director of the […]
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White people and dogs ‘rescued first’ in Mozambique
Rescuers in Mozambique gave priority to white people in an evacuation during an attack by jihadists in March, Amnesty International alleges, citing survivors’ accounts. Two dogs were also airlifted to […]
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Transgender women jailed for ‘attempted homosexuality’
Two transgender women in Cameroon have been sentenced to five years in jail for contravening homosexuality laws. Their lawyers say they were found guilty of “attempting homosexuality” as well as […]
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Fmr Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana jailed for contempt
A blogger and former Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Craig Murray has been sentenced to eight months in jail for “abhorrent” contempt of court over his coverage of the […]
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Death toll mounts as Israel-Gaza violence escalates
There have been more casualties in Gaza and Israel, as a heavy exchange of fire between Palestinian militants and the Israeli military continues. Militants have fired more than 400 rockets […]
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Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury: Fight to take place in Saudi Arabia, says Eddie Hearn
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, says Eddie Hearn. A specific venue and date is yet to be confirmed for the […]
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Eleven dead in shooting at school
Eleven people, including nine children, have been killed in a shooting at a school in the Russian city of Kazan, reports say. Two gunmen reportedly opened fire inside the school, […]
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Jerusalem violence: More clashes ahead of nationalist march
Fresh clashes have broken out between Israeli police and Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa mosque site in Jerusalem, ahead of a planned Jewish nationalist march. Palestinians threw stones at Israeli security […]
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Journalist jailed for 10 years for terrorism
A court in Rwanda has sentenced journalist Phocas Ndayizera and six others to 10 years in prison for terrorism charges. They were found guilty of planning explosions in public areas […]
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