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A video from northern Nigeria shows Tambuwal, held by bandits since around August 2025, describing his suffering after his family couldn't pay the ransom. The clip, shared widely early Friday, highlights the banditry crisis in states like Sokoto, where groups kidnap for ransom despite a federal ban, fueling outrage over government inaction. Critics call for a state of emergency amid thousands killed and displaced, with no official response yet as his condition worsens.

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Kasimu Wali Tambuwal squats shirtless in a forest, his body frail from six months of torture and starvation, begging in Hausa for rescue as his vision fades.

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A video from northern Nigeria shows Tambuwal, held by bandits since around August 2025, describing his suffering after his family couldn't pay the ransom. The clip, shared widely early Friday, highlights the banditry crisis in states like Sokoto, where groups kidnap for ransom despite a federal ban, fueling outrage over government inaction. Critics call for a state of emergency amid thousands killed and displaced, with no official response yet as his condition worsens.

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Kasimu Wali Tambuwal squats shirtless in a forest, his body frail from six months of torture and starvation, begging in Hausa for rescue as his vision fades.

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Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

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In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

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Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August 2024 after questions arose about her citizenship. Investigations revealed her mother, Anabela Rungo from Mozambique, likely stole a South African woman's identity in 2001 to obtain documents, preventing the real holder from accessing basic services. Home Affairs announced plans in October 2024 to revoke their IDs and travel rights after they missed a deadline to respond; the case went to the Hawks for fraud probe, with Rungo briefly detained in 2025. The ongoing saga highlights immigration frustrations and the lasting harm of identity theft.

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A young woman's stolen identity left her life on hold, while her alleged fraudster lived it—now South Africa's government is moving to cancel those documents.

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Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August 2024 after questions arose about her citizenship. Investigations revealed her mother, Anabela Rungo from Mozambique, likely stole a South African woman's identity in 2001 to obtain documents, preventing the real holder from accessing basic services. Home Affairs announced plans in October 2024 to revoke their IDs and travel rights after they missed a deadline to respond; the case went to the Hawks for fraud probe, with Rungo briefly detained in 2025. The ongoing saga highlights immigration frustrations and the lasting harm of identity theft.

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A young woman's stolen identity left her life on hold, while her alleged fraudster lived it—now South Africa's government is moving to cancel those documents.

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The emotional video, resurfaced on Monday, exploded after a U.S. influencer's complaints about unfriendly South Africans during her visit. Nigerians, Ghanaians, and others responded with shock, dark humor, and jabs at perceived hypocrisy toward Western visitors. Some South Africans defended her grief over her son's alleged death from drugs sold by a foreigner, while critics rejected excusing broad hatred against fellow Africans. The clip highlights South Africa's tensions over immigration, crime, and economic woes amid calls for Pan-African unity.

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Tears streaming down her face, a South African woman poured out her raw hatred for foreigners from her community, using slurs like 'kwerekwere' aimed at Black African immigrants.

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Sundowns, second with 35 points from 16 games, need a win over fifth-placed AmaZulu (30 points from 17) to leapfrog leaders Pirates and tighten their title hold. The Brazilians fielded stars like captain Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, and young Siyabonga Ntsabeleng up front, while AmaZulu set up in a 3-4-3 at home. Twenty minutes in, it's 0-0 after even early exchanges, with Sundowns unbeaten in seven straight against Usuthu including five clean-sheet wins.

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Under the lights at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up like a Bafana Bafana dream team, ready to snatch the top spot from Orlando Pirates.

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Founded in 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah along the Sabarmati River, Ahmedabad marked its 615th Foundation Day with a grand Nagar Yatra through key streets, joined by akhadas and residents. The UNESCO World Heritage City honors its walled old town, pols, stepwells, Bhadra Fort, and Sidi Saiyyed Mosque while embracing modern growth from textile mills to metro hubs and global events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid. Locals shared photos of ornate havelis and the riverfront, praising the blend of pride, culture, entrepreneurship, and progress.

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Streets filled with devotees as Mayor Pratibhaben Jain flagged off a 6-kilometer procession of Goddess Bhadrakali, bringing the city's 615-year history to life.

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Absa Group named Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former managing director of M-Pesa Africa, as chief executive for its Personal and Private Banking division. During his tenure since 2021, he expanded M-Pesa to serve over 60 million monthly customers and launched innovations like the Super App and Fuliza overdraft service. The appointment, part of a broader executive reshuffle, aims to strengthen Absa's customer-focused solutions amid rising fintech competition, with Group CEO Kenny Fihla praising it for enhancing organizational resilience.

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Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the driving force behind M-Pesa's massive growth across Africa, is bringing his fintech expertise to Absa's executive team starting April 1.

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