Africa
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Ex-Zimbabwe finance minister fined for verbal assault
Prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician and former finance minister Tendai Biti has been given a $300 (£236) fine and suspended six-month…
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Medical students arrested for gay sex in Zambia
Police in Zambia have arrested two male university students on suspicion of having sex with each other. The pair were…
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Chad set for first election since end of civilian rule
The authorities in Chad have said the country’s delayed presidential elections will take place in May. The vote is supposed…
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Nigeria customs investigates deadly crowd crush during sale of seized bags of rice
The Nigeria Customs Service says it is investigating reports people were trampled to death during a sale of bags of confiscated rice amid growing…
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South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto as president highlights party’s achievements
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday highlighted the achievements of his African National Congress, which has ruled the country for all…
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Tunisia’s ex-president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in absentia
A court in Tunisia sentenced former president Moncef Marzouki to eight years in prison in absentia as part of the country’s crackdown…
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SA influencer ‘tricks’ followers to register to vote
South African influencer and Youtuber Kay Yarms used her platform to dupe her followers into registering to vote ahead of…
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Senegal’s President Macky Sall agrees to step down in April
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has said he will leave office when his term comes to an end on 2 April…
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DR Congo rebel attacks on gold mine and South African soldiers kill 14
Rebel attacks in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed at least 14 people, including two South African…
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Senegal election: Court blocks President Macky Sall’s bid to delay poll
The decision to postpone this month’s presidential election in Senegal was against the constitution, the country’s top court has ruled.…
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