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to a minimum. During cross-examination, a police detective stated that he did not support the use of torture to obtain information from suspects, while interviewing Steveno van Rhyn, a key figure in the missing Joshlin Smith trial. This statement was made to the defence team, shedding light on the detective's ethical stance on interrogation methods. The detective's testimony provides insight into the investigative process and the importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards in...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond include Muslims in Senegal's Dakar heading to evening prayers, worshippers in Nigeria marking the end of Ramadan with a large feast, and celebrations for Eid in Ivory Coast and Egypt. Additionally, South Africans protest for justice after a young girl's alleged rape, Al Hilal supporters gear up for a football match in Egypt, and activists rally in support of presidential candidate...

South Sudan criticized the US for revoking visas for all its nationals after a mistaken deportation of a Congolese man. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measure in response to South Sudan's refusal to accept repatriated citizens. South Sudan's foreign ministry regretted the blanket measure, explaining the mistaken identity and sharing evidence with American officials, leading to tensions as fears of renewed civil war in South Sudan grow. Full Article

With bags packed and flights booked, South Africa's young chess prodigies Beauwin and Deauwin Rens are set to represent their country at the World Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships in Greece. The siblings are fully prepared to showcase their skills on the world stage, with accommodation already arranged for their stay during the competition. The Rens brothers are ready to make their mark and compete against top international talents in this prestigious chess event. Full...

Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian writer deeply invested in art and politics, describes himself as a "fundamentalist of human freedom." Despite experiencing political imprisonment and treason charges, he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. Approaching his 90th birthday, Soyinka attempted to disengage from the world but found it difficult to sustain, ultimately rediscovering his play "The Swamp Dwellers" and reflecting on the optimistic depiction of a hybrid community within it. Full Article

The Trump administration has dismissed key health officials overseeing care for vulnerable children and pregnant women with H.I.V. in low-income countries, affecting prevention and treatment programs. The elimination of expert teams managing these initiatives has raised concerns about the continuity of care funded by PEPFAR. The reorganization at the Health and Human Services Department has led to layoffs and a lack of institutional knowledge, potentially jeopardizing critical H.I.V. services for mothers and children in sub-Saharan...