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South Africa to prosecute ex-President Jacob Zuma on corruption charges
South Africa's chief prosecutor has announced his decision to pursue corruption charges against Jacob Zuma. He said there are "reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution."
Indian pop star Daler Mehndi convicted of human trafficking
Bollywood singer Daler Mehndi has been handed a two-year prison sentence for smuggling jobseekers from India into the US 20 years ago. Mehndi reportedly made the people disguise themselves as part of his singing troupe.
Crete: Protesters occupy German consulate
Activists have stormed the German consulate on the Greek island of Crete to stage a protest against Turkey's military offensive in Afrin, northern Syria. It was not immediately clear why they chose to target Germany.
World
Nigeria: Amnesty International accuses oil giants of 'negligence' in Niger Delta
Rights organization Amnesty International says Shell and Eni have failed to properly address serious oil spills in the Niger Delta region.
Yaa Asantewaa, the Asante warrior queen
A strong-willed woman who had the courage to stand by her convictions, throughout her life Yaa Asantewaa defended what she believed to be the sanctity of her land, culture and language. If need be, by fighting.
Cheikh Anta Diop: Visionary scholar
Anthropologist, historian, specialist in nuclear physics and passionate about linguistics, the Senegalese scholar Cheikh Anta Diop laid the foundation for finally writing the history of Africa without racist prejudices.
Environment
Hilde Opoku on Eco-Schools in Ghana: 'We are really breaking new ground here'
Despite initial skepticism, the Eco-Schools initiative is gaining momentum in Ghana. Students get hands-on experience with sustainability, such as waste management - crucial in a land where it's practically non-existent.
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