Botswana’s politician who did the unthinkable
(BBC) Confident and well-mannered, Botswana’s new President Duma Boko carries the traits of a highly trained human rights lawy...
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Kenya’s new deputy president to be sworn in
(BBC) The softly spoken Kithure Kindiki is due to be sworn in as Kenya’s new deputy president on Friday, after senators ousted...
South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal
(BBC) A controversial agreement to grant Ukrainian diplomats visa-free access to South Africa has sparked outrage within political c...
US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
(BBC) The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assis...
Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
(BBC) The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65...
Cameroon bans reports on President Biya’s health
(BBC) The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his...
The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers
(BBC) Speculation over the wellbeing and whereabouts of Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has become a hot topic across Afr...
India government says criminalising marital rape ‘excessively harsh’
(BBC) The Indian government has opposed petitions in the top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape, saying it would be ...
Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa
(BBC) An instant porridge has been withdrawn from sale in South Africa after three young children died reportedly after eating it. P...
Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria
(BBC) A zookeeper has been mauled to death by a lion in south-western Nigeria after he failed to secure the locks on its enclosure w...