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Ngugi wa Thiong’o: Literary giant, revolutionary hero, domestic abuser
The allegation that Ngugi used to beat his wife should start a new conversation on patriarchy in Africa.
South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking
Fleurs was shot in the chest while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in a Johannesburg suburb, police say.
‘AI-assisted genocide’: Israel reportedly used database for Gaza kill lists
Two Israeli media outlets report Israeli military's use of AI-assisted system called Lavender to identify Gaza targets.
More than a dozen Pakistani judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder
Letters containing a suspicious white powder sent to at least 17 top judges, prompting an investigation by authorities.
What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa?
Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country's economy?
Kuwait voters head to polls to pick new parliament
An estimated 835,000 Kuwaitis are eligible to vote in first elections under new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
Underground tunnels found in Israel from Jewish revolt against Romans
Archaeologists have uncovered a vast tunnel system under northern Israel.
Why does Israel keep launching attacks in Syria?
Israel launched two of its largest and deadliest strikes on Syria in the past week, promising even more attacks.
Russian drones hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say rescue workers are among four killed as wave of Shahed drones hits border city.
Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region
Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the 'summary killings' carried out by government forces in January.