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Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with ‘hostile’ Morocco after months of tensions
Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra said on Tuesday that his country has severed diplomatic relations with Morocco due to “hostile actions”, following months of resurgent tensions between the North African rivals. Read more
Ivory Coast says first Ebola patient since 1994 has recovered
A young Guinean woman who tested positive for the Ebola virus in Ivory Coast after arriving there two weeks ago has recovered from the disease, the Ivorian health ministry said on Tuesday. Read more
‘Bring it on, I’m not scared of rubbish,’ Julius Malema tells South African army
Opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has lashed out at the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), following a statement calling him out for spreading “fake news”. Read more
Afghan refugees arrive in Uganda, foreign ministry says
A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early on Wednesday in Uganda where they will be given temporary refuge, government and diplomatic officials said. Read more
IMF extends $334m in aid to South Sudan – central bank
The IMF has loaned $334 million to South Sudan, the country’s central bank governor said on Tuesday, as its ailing economy teeters from a currency crisis and soaring inflation. Read more
Kenya faces year of uncertainty before key elections
With major constitutional changes suspended for now, and swirling new alliances taking shape, Kenya’s political scene is shrouded in uncertainty as the country eyes crucial elections due a year from now. Read more
Zimbabweans recently deported from UK now homeless, begging for food – report
Zimbabweans who were deported from Britain last month are reportedly living in fear of authorities and are begging for food, as some of them remain homeless, a report says. Read more
Zimbabwe extends its adjusted level 4 lockdown by 2 more weeks to contain 3rd wave of Covid-19
The Zimbabwean government has extended the country’s adjusted level 4 lockdown by a further two weeks, saying more efforts are still needed to contain the third wave of Covid-19. Read more
More pressure on Mark Boucher as assistant coach Enoch Nkwe resigns before Sri Lanka tour
South Africa left for Sri Lanka on Wednesday without assistant coach Enoch Nkwe, who resigned after apparent disagreements with under-pressure head coach Mark Boucher. Read more
WATCH | DJ Zinhle announces pregnancy, new reality show
Award-winning South African DJ and entrepreneur, Zinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, has announced her second pregnancy and upcoming reality show. Read more
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