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Body of former Nigerian leader Buhari to be flown home for simple burial
July 14, 2025
The body of Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82 in a London clinic on Sunday is being flown home to be buried in his hometown in...
Burial of Zambia’s ex-president in South Africa halted at last minute by court
June 25, 2025
A South African court has halted plans to bury former Zambian President Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony in South Africa just as the ceremony was due to start.This...
Aga Khan, the leader of Ismaili Muslims, laid to rest in Egypt during private burial ceremony
February 9, 2025
ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — The Aga Khan IV was laid to rest on Sunday at a private ceremony in Aswan, Egypt.The death of Prince Karim - the 49th hereditary...
Aga Khan’s funeral service held in Portugal ahead of private burial ceremony in Egypt
February 8, 2025
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The funeral of Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of the Shiite Ismaili Muslims, has taken place in Lisbon.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and...
“Exceptional” ancient burial ground with elite warrior’s grave uncovered
November 30, 2024
Archaeologists have uncovered an "exceptional" ancient Celtic burial ground and an early farming settlement from the Stone Age in the Czech Republic, among other finds.The Archaeological Center of Olomouc...