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Sudan’s feared secret police make a comeback

Sudan’s once notorious secret police are back in action, abducting people who it is feared might never be seen again. Last month, in the middle of the night, about 30 armed men in plain clothes stormed into the Khartoum home of Amira Osman. The trained engineer is a prominent women’s rights activist here. She is also a member of the Sudanese Communist Party. It is believed that she was arrested by the General Intelligence Service (GIS) formerly known as the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) but the authorities have not commented. Ms Osman’s older sister, Amani, who is a

Afcon 2021: Mane’s Senegal vs Salah’s Egypt – who will come out on top in final?

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Africa Cup of Nations 2021 final: Senegal v Egypt Venue: Olembe Stadium, Yaounde Date: Sunday, 6 February Kick-off: 19:00 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website and app (UK only). Live text commentary online, and listen to BBC World Service in sub-Saharan Africa Senegal and Egypt meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, pitting two Liverpool stars up against one another. Mohamed Salah is looking to lead the North Africans to a record-extending eighth continental triumph, while Reds team-mate Sadio Mane hopes to play a part in Senegal’s first ever Nations Cup victory. The Teranga Lions have

Cyclone Batsirai: Madagascar battered by second storm in two weeks

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Strong wind and rain have hit the east coast of Madagascar as Cyclone Batsirai made landfall – the second major storm in less that two weeks. Gusts hit speeds of 235km/h (146mph) and high waves battered coastal areas. Many people have been moved to shelters and local officials fear that landslides and flooding could leave tens of thousands more homeless. Storm Ana caused widespread destruction when it hit the Indian Ocean island nation last month, killing 55 people. Cyclone Batsirai made landfall near the south-eastern city of Mananjary, around 530 kilometres (310 miles) from the capital Antananarivo, at around 20:00

Rayan: Morocco’s agonising wait for news of five-year-old Rayan

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Rescue teams in Morocco spent days trying desperately to reach five-year-old Rayan Oram after he fell into a deep well shaft his father was repairing in the small northern town of Tamorot. The operation was made difficult because of a mixture of rocky and sandy soils in the area, which meant any interference with the well risked triggering a landslide. Emergency crews, including firefighters, helped to dig a separate horizontal tunnel leading to the well shaft in an attempt to safely access Rayan, who was trapped after plunging 32m (104ft) through the well’s narrow opening. Rayan’s plight gripped the North

This Green Tea Collagen Serum Is Like an Espresso Shot for Tired Eyes

This serum from AngelicMisto is infused with caffeine that can give your skin an energized and brighter look. It’s labeled as an eye serum, which is where you might see the most benefit from its powers e’re seriously envious of anyone who’s a self-proclaimed morning person. The truth is, there are some days when we struggle with getting out of bed! Of course, this isn’t an everyday occurrence — but we certainly wish there were an easy fix to make our mornings run smoothly. Aside from experiencing general fatigue, appearing tired is also an issue for many of Us. We’re in the market for

Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Asks Fans to Stop Sending Her Clips of Jamie Costa’s Viral Impression of the Late Actor

Guys, I’m only saying this because I don’t think it’ll stop until I acknowledge it …  please, stop sending me the ‘test footage,’” “Guys, I’m only saying this because I don’t think it’ll stop until I acknowledge it …  please, stop sending me the ‘test footage,’” the 32-year-old star wrote via Twitter on Tuesday, October 12, referring to Jamie Costa’s recent viral clip. Robin Williams’ Most Iconic TV and Movie Roles Zelda noted that she has seen the video of Costa, 31, which was posted on Monday, October 11, and showed a scenario that really happened between her dad and his former Mork & Mindy costar Pam

Madison LeCroy Is Prepared to Have ‘More Kids Than I Originally Planned’ With Mormon Fiance

Celebrity Pregnancy Announcements of 2021: See Which Stars Are Expecting “I may end up having more kids than I originally planned,” the Southern Charm star, 31, exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, October 13. “My fiancé is Mormon too. So who knows?” As for their ideal timeline, the Bravo personality thinks that her partner will want to “jump the gun” since “he is five years older.” The reality star added, “I’m kind of like, ‘Man, I just got my body in shape,’ but whenever it happens and we get situated and all that, then I’m ready. Whenever.” The South Carolina native became a mom

Duchess Kate and Prince William’s Best Quotes About Parenthood

It’s been quite a change for me personally. I’m very lucky in the support I have from Catherine, she’s an amazing mother and a fantastic wife,” William added on Talk Vietnam in November 2016. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wed in April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. Kate announced in December of the following year that she was pregnant with their first child. George arrived in July 2013, followed by Charlotte and Louis in May 2015 and April 2018, respectively. The duke and duchess have since taken a “modern approach” to bringing up their little ones. “The royals are renowned for being ‘stiff upper lip,’ but William and

Winter Olympics: What is China’s Covid policy and does it work?

Beijing says it’s taken all necessary coronavirus safety measures for the 2022 Winter Olympics. Positive cases have been reported at the Games, including amongst arriving athletes and officials. So what safety measures are in place, and how successful has China’s policy of “zero Covid” been? Stricter measures than at Tokyo Olympics China has gone to great lengths to keep the virus out. Foreign spectators are barred and tickets are not on sale to the general public. Groups of local spectators are being “invited” to events and will have to observe strict Covid prevention measures “before, during and after watching the

Freedom Convoy: Trudeau calls trucker protest an ‘insult to truth’

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slammed protests in the capital city against Covid-19 vaccine mandates as “an insult to memory and truth”. Protestors are demonstrating for a third consecutive day over a cross-border vaccine mandate for truckers imposed by the Liberal government. Ottawa police asked the public to avoid the downtown area on Monday, citing “traffic, noise and safety issues”. Some downtown stores, including a shopping mall, will also be closed. Demonstrators at the so-called Freedom Convoy have been mostly peaceful but the behaviour of some members of the crowd has been strongly criticised. Police have opened investigations into

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