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20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

Twenty people died Friday when a truck, car, bus and motorcycle collided on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road in Nigeria's Plateau state, with officials citing suspected brake failure.

Magogoni residents seek alternative land as Dangote refinery construction advances

Thousands of Magogoni residents in Lamu are asking the government for alternative settlement land as construction begins on the Dangote refinery, saying they fear eviction without a clear plan for where they will go

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

A 20-year-old US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of murdering and robbing a Japanese woman, prompting a formal protest from Japan's prime minister.

Police shoot one dead in Narok as mining site eviction clash erupts, days after fatal tunnel collapse

Police shot one person dead in Transmara South, Narok County, during clashes that erupted as officers moved to evict miners from the Kilima Pesa site, days after a tunnel collapse there killed five people.

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20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

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Magogoni residents seek alternative land as Dangote refinery construction advances

Magogoni residents seek alternative land as Dangote refinery construction advances

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US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

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Police shoot one dead in Narok as mining site eviction clash erupts, days after fatal tunnel collapse

Police shoot one dead in Narok as mining site eviction clash erupts, days after fatal tunnel collapse

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20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

Ex-OpenAI safety lead says AI firms should mimic nuclear plants' layers of safeguards

Ex-OpenAI safety lead says AI firms should mimic nuclear plants' layers of safeguards

Man shot dead in UK-registered van carrying migrants in France

Man shot dead in UK-registered van carrying migrants in France

FlyDubai attacker named as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami; UAE deputy PM visits recovering captain

FlyDubai attacker named as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami; UAE deputy PM visits recovering captain

Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution leaves inmate on ventilator

Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution leaves inmate on ventilator

Former Royal Marine completes record-breaking 327-day solo row, arrives in Kilifi

Former Royal Marine completes record-breaking 327-day solo row, arrives in Kilifi

Mnangagwa's funeral visit to Chivayo home draws scrutiny amid media restrictions

Mnangagwa's funeral visit to Chivayo home draws scrutiny amid media restrictions

Chivayo's ex-wife joins mourners at Harare home as family finalises burial plans

Chivayo's ex-wife joins mourners at Harare home as family finalises burial plans

UAE confirms FlyDubai co-pilot planned "terrorist act," was Omani national barred from flying over extremism concerns

UAE confirms FlyDubai co-pilot planned "terrorist act," was Omani national barred from flying over extremism concerns

Iran executes man convicted over January anti-government protests, named Siavash Jamshidi

Iran executes man convicted over January anti-government protests, named Siavash Jamshidi

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi backs Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, names Wetang'ula his "Mutume"

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi backs Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, names Wetang'ula his "Mutume"

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20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

20 killed in four-vehicle highway crash in Nigeria's Plateau state

30 days ago • 1 min read

Magogoni residents seek alternative land as Dangote refinery construction advances

Magogoni residents seek alternative land as Dangote refinery construction advances

30 days ago • 2 min read

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case; Japan's PM calls killing "extremely brutal and heinous"

30 days ago • 3 min read

Police shoot one dead in Narok as mining site eviction clash erupts, days after fatal tunnel collapse

Police shoot one dead in Narok as mining site eviction clash erupts, days after fatal tunnel collapse

30 days ago • 2 min read

Ex-OpenAI safety lead says AI firms should mimic nuclear plants' layers of safeguards

Ex-OpenAI safety lead says AI firms should mimic nuclear plants' layers of safeguards

30 days ago • 2 min read

Man shot dead in UK-registered van carrying migrants in France

Man shot dead in UK-registered van carrying migrants in France

30 days ago • 2 min read

FlyDubai attacker named as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami; UAE deputy PM visits recovering captain

FlyDubai attacker named as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami; UAE deputy PM visits recovering captain

30 days ago • 2 min read

Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution leaves inmate on ventilator

Tennessee prison chief resigns after botched execution leaves inmate on ventilator

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Postmortems set for 17 Catholic pilgrims killed in Makueni highway crash

Postmortems set for 17 Catholic pilgrims killed in Makueni highway crash

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Gachagua claims, without evidence, that Chivayo held Sh1.5 trillion for Ruto before fatal crash

Gachagua claims, without evidence, that Chivayo held Sh1.5 trillion for Ruto before fatal crash

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Former Royal Marine completes record-breaking 327-day solo row, arrives in Kilifi

Former Royal Marine completes record-breaking 327-day solo row, arrives in Kilifi

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Ruto wraps up first phase of Coast land titling drive, Mombasa's low share draws scrutiny

Ruto wraps up first phase of Coast land titling drive, Mombasa's low share draws scrutiny

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Uhuru tells Kirinyaga not to repeat "2022 mistake" of electing Ruto

Uhuru tells Kirinyaga not to repeat "2022 mistake" of electing Ruto

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Anthony Nganga wins inaugural AM Communications Golf Day at Ruiru Sports Club

Anthony Nganga wins inaugural AM Communications Golf Day at Ruiru Sports Club

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Kenyan content creator Ciggie Johnson stunned after DNA test shows child he raised for 12 years isn't his

Kenyan content creator Ciggie Johnson stunned after DNA test shows child he raised for 12 years isn't his

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Uhuru, Sifuna, Kalonzo among leaders attending burial of Martha Karua's father

Uhuru, Sifuna, Kalonzo among leaders attending burial of Martha Karua's father

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Mnangagwa's funeral visit to Chivayo home draws scrutiny amid media restrictions

Mnangagwa's funeral visit to Chivayo home draws scrutiny amid media restrictions

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Eric Omondi helps Georgina Njenga access mental health care at Chiromo Hospital

Eric Omondi helps Georgina Njenga access mental health care at Chiromo Hospital

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Chivayo's ex-wife joins mourners at Harare home as family finalises burial plans

Chivayo's ex-wife joins mourners at Harare home as family finalises burial plans

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Kenya elected to ISO Council for 2027-2031 term, beating four rivals

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