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6,000 IS combatants from Iraq, Syria to return to Africa

The Africa Union’s (A.U.) Commissioner for Peace and Security has said African countries need to prepare for the return of about 6,000 Islamic State (IS) combatants from former strongholds of Iraq and Syria.

Kumasi under lockdown as curfew kicks in

Bedtime comes early for residents in Ashanti regional capital Kumasi where a curfew is invoked as part of the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem.

Millions stolen during Nelson Mandela's funeral

The head of South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed a R250‚000 payment into Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle’s private account was among a litany of irregular transactions made with money meant for Nelson Mandela’s funeral.