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Moroccan justice has increased on appeal the prison sentences of eight migrants who took part in a murderous attempt to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla at the end of June, we learned from their lawyer on Tuesday. “The Nador Court of Appeal on Monday evening toughened the sentences of three migrants to four years in prison and three years… Read More

**The secrets of a glittering Egyptian mummy known as the “Golden boy”, have been uncovered leaving the occupant of the sarcophagus undisturbed.** To achieve that, researchers at Cairo University used 21st-century computed tomography or CT scans. Among the lucky researchers was Sahar Saleem, radiology professor at the faculty of medicine of Cairo University. “I studied a mummy that had been… Read More

After hours of anguish wait for good news, the Ghana Football Association confirmed Tuesday (Feb.07) that national player Christian Atsu had been found alive. He’d been trapped in the rubble of an earthquake that killed more than 4,800 people in Turkey and neighbouring Syria. The former Newcastle midfielder, joined Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor last September. The club is based… Read More

The Somali government’s armed militia has killed more than 10 people in clashes with forces from the self-declared Republic of Somaliland in a disputed town in the northern region, sources said on Monday. The town, Las Anod, is claimed by both Somaliland and the semi-autonomous Puntland region, which is loyal to Mogadishu. Hours before Monday’s clashes, traditional leaders in Sool… Read More

Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony’s most decorated artist in history, but at the end of Sunday’s show it was Harry Styles who walked away with the album of the year honor. The Grammys spread its top awards among other artists, leaving Beyoncé off stage at the end of the night. But the superstar was a… Read More

Pope Francis ended Sunday (Feb. 06) his six-day trip to Africa with a plea for an end to conflict in South Sudan. In a bid to spur the process along, Francis was joined on an ecumenical peace mission by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Rt. Rev. Iain Greenshields. The Christian… Read More

Ghana international Christian Atsu has reportedly been trapped under rubble after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. The 31-year-old, who previously had spells with Newcastle United, Everton and Porto, has been playing for Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig since joining the club last September. Atsu was the hero for ‘The Star of the South’ on Sunday,… Read More

An African country with one of the largest numbers of artists awarded at the Grammys, South Africa on Monday erected into national pride the prize won the day before in Los Angeles by a trio led by DJ-producer Zakes Bantwini on a title in Zulu. The mainstay of a local house, this time accompanied by black singer Nomcebo Zikode and… Read More

Rhino poaching in South Africa slightly declined last year as increased patrols in national parks deterred hunters seeking horns, authorities said Monday (Feb. 06). However, poaching hotspots have migrated to other areas of the country. Forestry, fisheries and environment minister Barbara Creecy attributed the decline to “the relentless war waged by” anti-poaching machinery as well as a comprehensive dehorning programme”.… Read More

Abide Balouki is the promoter of Abi Food, a store specialized in the sale of local products. In the last few months, she has seen her clientele increase and her turnover increase as well. Previously, Abide had difficulty selling her products like most entrepreneurs in Togo.  This increase is due to her decision to register her store on DuSa, a… Read More