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Tigray rebels vow to drive out ‘enemies’ despite ‘ceasefire’

Tigray rebels have vowed to drive out “enemies” from the region, suggesting fighting will continue despite a federal government... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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UPDATE | ESwatini imposes curfew, as military quell pro-democracy riots

ESwatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, said on Tuesday it was placing the country under a dusk-to-dawn curfew as soldiers... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

Coronavirus

Nigeria restricts passengers from SA over virus spread

Nigeria has barred passengers who are not citizens or permanent residents from entering the country if they have been... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

Coronavirus

Nigeria to get nearly 4m vaccine doses by August

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, will receive another batch of nearly four million doses of coronavirus vaccines under the... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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King Mswati III ‘hasn’t fled the country’, govt says

King Mswati III has not fled the country, the ESwatini government has said, following violent pro-democracy riots in the... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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Jacob Zuma gets 15-month jail term for contempt of court

Jacob Zuma, the former South African president has been sentenced to a 15-month jail term for contempt of court... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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Tigray ceasefire sparks celebrations in Ethiopia

Tigray ceasefire has been declared by Ethiopia’s federal government, as rebel fighters entered the regional capital Mekele, sparking celebrations... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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DRC schools, markets, churches in Beni, close after weekend bombs

DRC schools, markets and churches in the city of Beni have been closed for 48 hours ollowing three bomb... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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Laurent Gbagbo says ICC is biased and ‘not serious’

Former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo says the ICC is biased and ‘not serious’ – this, after he was... Read more

29 Jun, 2021

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Jacob Zuma contempt case: Top court to rule on Tuesday

Jacob Zuma contempt case: South African top court is set to rule on Tuesday whether ex-president Jacob Zuma is... Read more

28 Jun, 2021