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Attackers kill 10 members of same family in Nigeria

February 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Attackers armed with guns and machetes stormed a village in central Nigeria’s Plateau state today killing 10 members of the same family amongst them five children under the age of ten. Two persons were also fatally injured and are receiving … read more »

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60 dead in New Year’s celebration in Côte d’Ivoire

January 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

At least 60 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year’s fireworks, Côte d’Ivoire rescue workers said on Tuesday. The head of military rescue workers, Lieutenant Colonel Issa Sako, told public television … read more »

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S.Africa: Ivory smugglers nabbed in Cape Town tusk raid

July 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Officials saw the tusks in the airport’s storage facility during a routine inspection, said Lieutenant colonel Andre Traut on Tuesday. “Police were notified and an operation was conducted which led to the discovery of 46 tusks concealed in two different … read more »

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Man held for raping goat

August 31, 2011 by benim

A man appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for allegedly raping his goat, North West police said. Zacharia Tivane (41) would remain in custody until his next appearance on 21 October, Sergeant Kelebogile Moiloa said. Tivane was arrested … read more »

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