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DR Congo president’s ex-aide returns home from jail
December 8, 2021
DR Congo president’s ex-aide returns home from jail
The former chief of staff of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, Vital Kamerhe, has returned to his…
After years of wrangling, Chile finally approves same-sex marriage
December 8, 2021
After years of wrangling, Chile finally approves same-sex marriage
After years of wrangling, Chile has finally allowed marriages between people of the same sex after the Chamber of Deputies…
Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega
December 7, 2021
Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega
At least 38 people have died and scores more have been injured in a fire which tore through a prison…
Ramaphosa reveals ‘patronising’ calls from Europe
December 7, 2021
Ramaphosa reveals ‘patronising’ calls from Europe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that he was at end of “patronising” and “disrespectful” phone calls from European officials alerting…
Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
December 7, 2021
Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
A police officer in Kenya shot dead his wife and five other people with an AK-47 in the early hours…
British Teenager Survives Crocodile Attack In Zambia
December 6, 2021
British Teenager Survives Crocodile Attack In Zambia
Amelie Osborn-Smith was left fighting for her life after the 10ft (3-metre) reptile dragged her into a death roll as…
Rwanda ex-prison director jailed for stealing
December 6, 2021
Rwanda ex-prison director jailed for stealing
A Rwandan court has sentenced to five years in prison a former director of Kigali’s main prison for stealing money…
Kenyan politician pledges loans for newlyweds
December 6, 2021
Kenyan politician pledges loans for newlyweds
A presidential aspirant in Kenya has promised loans of between $4,400 (£3,300) and $8,800 to all newlyweds should he be…
Omicron: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases
December 3, 2021
Omicron: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases
President Biden said more than 40 million Americans have received their Covid boosters President Joe Biden has unveiled stricter Covid-19…
South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
December 2, 2021
South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads
Health officials say the new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp…