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Jihadist chief, 18 fighters killed in Mozambique, SADC says
A local jihadist leader and 18 rebels were killed during a military strike on their base in Mozambique’s insurgency-hit north, a bloc of southern African nations said on Saturday. Read more…
Mauritius reopens to foreign visitors after Covid shutdown
Mauritius fully opened its doors to international visitors on Friday, hoping to rebuild its vital tourism industry after long months of isolation because of the Covid pandemic. Read more…
Nigeria looks to revive ailing palm oil sector
Standing beside the piles of dark red palm fruits ready for crushing for their essence, Nigerian farmer Micah Ojo hopes to cash in on the government’s drive to revive the country’s once thriving palm oil business. Read more…
Algeria recalls ambassador to France as tensions rise
Algeria on Saturday rejected “inadmissible interference” in its affairs, hours after recalling its ambassador from Paris following comments by French President Emmanuel Macron reported by the French and Algerian media. Read more…
Libya raid against migrants kills one, wounds 15, says UN
Sweeping raids in Libya targeting mostly irregular migrants left at least one person dead, 15 wounded and 4 000 in detention, the UN said, stressing that authorities must respect human rights. Read more…
Nigeria jihadists attack surrendered rivals in camp
Islamic State-allied jihadists have attacked a camp housing surrendered rivals from Boko Haram in the country’s northeast, the military said on Sunday. Read more…
Sudan factions form new alliance as splits deepen
Several political factions, including ex-rebel groups, announced on Saturday the formation of an alliance separate from Sudan’s main civilian bloc, in the latest sign of splits marring the country’s transition. Read more…
Chad police break up protest against junta
Chadian police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who had gathered on Saturday to condemn the military junta which took power after the death of president Idriss Deby Itno. Read more…
Pro-president demo held in Tunisia capital
At least 2 500 demonstrators held a show of support on Sunday in Tunisia’s capital for President Kais Saied whose power grab has stirred controversy in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. Read more…
WATCH | Rassie celebrates Springboks stun All Blacks in classic last minute win
A gutsy South Africa upset old rivals New Zealand on Saturday to bounce back from “a tough few weeks” in the Rugby Championship while Australia burnished their credentials with a fourth consecutive win. Read more…
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