Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty
(BBC) Zimbabwe’s government has banned “with immediate effect” police officers from using mobile phones while work...
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Harris or Trump? It’s time for America to decide
(BBC) It’s US election day and in the next few hours, America will wake up to choose its next president. More than 82 million...
At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India
(BBC) At least 36 people have died and 27 have been injured after a bus fell into a gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand....
Lightning kills 13 children at Uganda refugee camp
(BBC) A lighting strike at a refugee camp in Uganda has killed 13 children and one adult, police say. They say the victims were atte...
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...
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...