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South Africa’s top court has condemned ex-President Jacob Zuma

The country's top court has sentenced South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison. He has been…

June 30, 2021

Ethiopia declares a ceasefire in Tigray as rebels take control of the regional capital

On Monday, Ethiopia declared a "unilateral ceasefire" in Tigray, claiming that rebels had retaken Mekelle, the regional capital. Addis Ababa…

June 29, 2021

Protesters in Mali demand that French troops leave, while others urge for stronger Russian help

Activists in Mali demonstrate against the presence of French troops in Bamako, calling for the evacuation of all French troops…

June 27, 2021

African Union envoy accuses rich countries of ‘deliberately’ keeping Africa devoid of Covid-19 vaccines

The African Union special envoy to African vaccine acquisition task team has accused richest countries of deliberately keeping Africa devoid…

June 26, 2021

Southern African countries are preparing to send soldiers to Mozambique

Southern African countries agreed on Wednesday to send troops to northern Mozambique to assist stop a deadly jihadist insurgency that…

June 24, 2021

Libya reopens a highway that connects the country’s east and west

On Sunday, Libya's interim authorities reopened the Mediterranean coastal roadway that connects the country's long-divided eastern and western capitals, in…

June 23, 2021

CBA sells the general insurance unit in $1b deal to SA’s Hollard Group

The Commonwealth Bank consented to offer its Australian general insurance business to the Hollard Group in an intricate deal that…

June 22, 2021

Ethiopia votes in greatest electoral test yet for Abiy

Ethiopia was voting on Monday in the greatest electoral test yet for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as war and logistical…

June 21, 2021

Misinformation about the Ethiopian elections is circulating on the internet

Some online users have been spreading false information and claims as Ethiopia prepares for legislative elections on Monday. In comparison…

June 20, 2021

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding father, has been mourned for 21 days

Kenneth Kaunda, the 97-year-old former president of Zambia, died peacefully at 2:30 p.m. (1230 GMT) on Thursday of pneumonia in…

June 19, 2021

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