Six children kidnapped and dismembered in Tanzanian witchcraft killings
Tanzanian police have found the bodies of six of the ten children kidnapped from their homes in Tanzania last month. They arrested one man who is believed to be a close relative of three of the children, aged between two and nine years. Four of the ten children kidnapped in Tanzania’s southwest area of Njomba […]
Ruby mining company pays compensation for killings in Mozambique
The JSE listed ruby mining company Gemfields has agreed to pay R126 million in compensation for claims of killings, severe beatings and house burnings at its mine in north eastern Mozambique. The payment was ordered by the London High Court. Gemfields is making the payment after mediation with no admission of liability. It agrees that […]
Congo Ebola outbreaks presents a perfect storm for infection
Congolese medical workers and World Health Organisation staff are straining to stop the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on the planet spreading into the Great Lakes Region. The deadly haemorrhagic disease broke out in a conflict zone and is barely contained within porous borders. Those fighting it fear what they call a perfect storm of infection. […]