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Rwanda has lifted a ban on concerts under its new coronavirus regulations. The ban was effected in December after a rise in Covid cases attributed to the Omicron variant. The cabinet has resolved that concert organisers will seek permission 10 days before the event. Those attending concerts must show proof of vaccination. Ishaq Khalid. BBC News, Abuja. Police in the north-western Nigerian state of Zamfara say they have arrested four people allegedly involved in cannibalism and selling human organs - a rare phenomenon in the region.

The discovery happened during an investigation into the disappearance of a nine-year-old boy. The suspects, two men and two teenage boys, were arrested last week, Mr Elkanah said, adding that other members of the gang were being tracked down. Zamfara is one of the states worst hit by a wave of killings and kidnappings for ransom, with authorities facing criticism for failing to tackle the violence.

Last week, about people were reportedly killed during a series of raids on several villages in the state. By Natalie Sherman. Business reporter, New York. Its third interest rate hike in six months comes as it tries to contain rising prices and debt. This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government. By Paul Adams. After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine. By Anbarasan Ethirajan.

BBC News, Colombo. Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the Easter bombings. By Soutik Biswas. India correspondent. By Emir Nader. BBC News Arabic. The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in By Woongbee Lee.

BBC Korean. Doy is one of South Korea's most famous tattoo artists, but also a criminal for doing his job. Ashling Murphy, 23, was attacked on the banks of a canal in County Offaly on Wednesday afternoon.

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