A Cameroonian priest has been abducted by separatists in the south-west of the country.
Church officials say the Priest, Bishop Julius Agbortoko was seized on Sunday by a group of young men demanding a ransom.
Armed rebels have frequently kidnapped people – including religious leaders – since the separatist conflict began four years ago.
English-speaking rebels have been fighting for independence after complaining of marginalisation by the government.
Both the Cameroonian military and separatist groups have been accused of countless abuses against the civilian population.
The conflict has led to the deaths of thousands and has forced more than seven hundred thousand people to flee their homes, according to the UN.
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In other news: South Africa detects new coronavirus variant
Researchers are monitoring a new coronavirus variant found in South Africa.
The C.1.2, which has multiple mutations, has not yet been labelled as a variant of concern.
Cases of the variant have been recorded in all provinces in South Africa and seven countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Scientists are analysing how the variant responds to coronavirus antibodies.
They are also studying its various mutations and the transmission.
Maria van Kerkhove, technical lead on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization (WHO) said the variant “does not appear to be rising in circulation”.
She said the Delta variant was still dominant and that the WHO would inform people if that changes.
South Africa has been badly hit by the pandemic with cases of both the Delta and Beta variants that are highly transmissible recorded.
The country has recorded 2,770,575 coronavirus cases including 81,830 deaths.
Tuesday’s wise words
Our African proverb of the day:Quote Message: The gratitude of a cat is in its heart.” from A Shona proverb from Zimbabwe sent by MJ Maher in Surrey, United Kingdom.
The gratitude of a cat is in its heart.”A Shona proverb from Zimbabwe sent by MJ Maher in Surrey, United Kingdom.
Source: BBC