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L okassa ya Mbongo, a renowned guitar player from the Congo, has been deprived of a proper burial for nearly seven months since his demise, inflicting insufferable anguish and ignominy upon his kin. Presently, Lokassa's mortal remains languish in a mortuary in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, having been transported back from the United States, in accordance with his desire to rest in his homeland. André Marie Lokassa, his son, lamented the government's unfulfilled pledge to orchestrate a funeral that would benefit the stature of this esteemed musical icon. Regrettably, such assurances have thus far been left unfulfilled. Conversely, a local charity that supports artists claimed that internal familial disputes have contributed to this inordinate delay. In an attempt to overcome this predicament, the family has submitted a funding proposal amounting to $75,000 (£61,000) to the government to cover the expenses of the funeral, yet it awaits approval, leav...

O ver the past week, a total of ten lions have lost their lives in the southern part of Kenya. This includes the unfortunate demise of six lions on Saturday alone. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has reported an alarming rise in human-wildlife conflicts in the region. The KWS spokesperson stated that the number of lion fatalities in a single incident is unusually high. These lions were all residents of the Amboseli ecosystem in Kajiado County, which is recognized by the United Nations as a biosphere reserve near Mount Kilimanjaro. LIONS BASKING On Saturday, KWS issued a press release revealing that the six lions responsible for the killings had attacked and claimed the lives of 11 goats and one dog. These incidents occurred just weeks after the tragic news of the death of Loonkiito, one of Africa's most senior lions at the age of 19. It was reported that Loonkiito, due to severe hunger, had strayed from a protected area and entered a livestock enclosure where he was ultimately kil...

N igeria's President, Bola Tinubu, stands accused of fabricating a diploma from an American university. The alleged falsification was submitted to Nigeria's election commission prior to the February vote. The accusations have been brought forth by Atiku Abubakar, the runner-up in the election, and his legal representative. Their claims rely on evidence obtained from the university during court proceedings in the United States. These records have also been shared with The Associated Press. Tinubu and his spokesperson vehemently deny these allegations, including the most recent one. The controversy has captivated the attention of numerous Nigerians, particularly after a highly contentious election where Tinubu secured victory with less than 50% of the total votes, marking a significant departure from Nigeria's historical norms. Bola Tinubu  In Nigeria, the decision to charge Tinubu with counterfeiting has provoked a variety of responses. Certain individuals have embraced this...