Africa
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Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Tens of thousands of Malawians have taken part in a funeral service at the national stadium to pay tribute to…
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Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims
“I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can’t, I just can’t.” Like many…
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Kenyan magistrate dies after shooting by policeman
A Kenyan magistrate who was shot by a senior police officer earlier this week has died, according to the country’s…
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Nigeria’s president jokes about fall during ceremony
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba…
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World Bank approves Nigeria’s $2.25 billion loan request
The World Bank has approved a total of $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to help stabilise its economy following reforms…
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UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday demanded a halt to the siege of al-Fashir – a city of 1.8…
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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African…
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Cameroon replace coach Brys after Eto’o argument
Marc Brys has been replaced as head coach of Cameroon – without taking charge of a game – after he…
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Counting under way in South Africa’s crucial election
Votes are being counted after what is seen as South Africa’s most closely fought elections since the African National Congress…
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Zuma votes after being barred from running himself
Hundreds of Jacob Zuma supporters ululated and chanted his clan names (“Nxamala!”, “Msholozi!”) as the 82-year-old former president arrived to…
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