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Nigeria counts votes in key state election
Nigerian electoral officials were tallying results from a local vote on Sunday after a tightly contested race seen as a test-run for national elections to replace President Muhammadu Buhari in early 2023. Read more…
Sudan security fires tear gas as anti-coup campaign starts
Sudanese security forces on Sunday fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month’s military takeover. Read more…
Ethiopia capital not facing ‘bloodbath’, say rebels
Rebels fighting Ethiopia’s government on Sunday played down reports that they would face a hostile population or cause a “bloodbath” if they advanced into the capital city. Read more…
Death toll in Lagos high-rise collapse hits 42, number of survivors rises to 15
The death toll in a high-rise collapse in Nigeria’s Lagos has risen to 42 while the number of survivors increased to 15, state authorities have announced. Read more…
Out of the shadow, Egypt money-pooling apps thrive
Cash-strapped Egyptians fearful of banks have long relied on a “gameya” to access money in time of need, but now tech startups are cashing in on the age-old money-pooling association. Read more…
Algerian farmer’s olive oil wins global recognition
Hakim Alileche left a successful career in graphic design and moved to the Algerian countryside to produce “magic potion” – organic olive oil that has won him international recognition. Read more…
Fire ravages African mask collection in DRC
A fire has destroyed historic masks and other artifacts worth millions of dollars at a museum in the Democratic Republic of Congo, its director said Saturday, voicing suspicion at the inferno’s cause. Read more…
Morocco king says Western Sahara ‘not negotiable’
Morocco’s King Mohamed VI said on Saturday that Western Sahara is “not negotiable”, as tensions flared with Algeria over the disputed territory. Read more…
Dolly strikes twice to give Kaizer Chiefs derby win
Keagan Dolly converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Kaizer Chiefs a dramatic 2-1 victory over Orlando Pirates on Saturday in the highlight of the South African Premiership calendar. Read more…
PICTURES | Minnie Dlamini-Jones shows off her stunning summer body in Zanzibar
South African media personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones has shared pictures of herself having fun and soaking up in the sun in bikinis in the beach holiday destination, Zanzibar. Read more…
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