ADDIS ABABA (REUTERS) – The military was deployed in the Ethiopian capital on Wednesday (July 1), as armed gangs roamed neighbourhoods in a second day…
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DRC PM lashes out at 'arbitrary' detention of justice minister
As fractions within the gov’t widen, the PM calls for disciplinary action against magistrate responsible for the arrest. The prime minister of the Democratic Republic of…
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Senegal to ease some coronavirus curbs after protests escalate
Government says it will relax dusk-to-dawn curfew and lift a ban on inter-regional travel after two nights of unrest. The Senegalese government has said it…
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After historic election, what next for Malawi?
How significant is Lazarus Chakwera’s win and what are the challenges ahead as he takes the reins of a divided country? Malawi opposition leader Lazarus…
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DR Congo Justice Minister briefly detained
The arrest highlights tensions within the ruling coalition between President Tshisekedi and allies of his predecessor. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Justice Minister Celestin Tunda…
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Lesotho's former first lady arrested in murder case
Maesaiah Thabane, wife of former PM Thomas Thabane, transferred to correctional facility after court revoked her bail. Police in Lesotho have arrested the country’s former…
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Gunmen kill more than dozen civilians in eastern DR Congo attacks
Local officials say at least 19 people killed in the eastern part of country in two separate attacks by ADF fighters. At least 19 civilians…
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Libya unity govt says Egypt threat 'declaration of war'
TRIPOLI (AFP) – Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on Sunday (June 21) denounced Egypt’s warning of military intervention in Libya, labelling it a…
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DRC president's top aide gets 20-year jail term for corruption
Vital Kamerhe, President Tshisekedi’s chief of staff, found guilty of ‘diverting public funds worth 48.8m dollars’. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s high court has…
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Mali protesters once again take to streets to demand Keita resign
Demonstrators had first gathered in Bamako on June 5, decrying perceived government corruption and escalating violence. Large crowds have once again poured onto the streets…
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Four Mozambique policemen jailed for poll observer's murder
Anastacio Matavele, 58, was shot behind the wheel of his car in the southern city of Xai-Xai before October’s elections. A Mozambican court has handed…
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Fighters kill dozens, raze village in Nigeria's Borno state
At least 59 killed in attack believed to be in retaliation to the killing of fighters to prevent theft of herd animals. At least 59…
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Bitter sweets: Madagascar minister fired over US$2.2m candy plan to go with coronavirus 'remedy'
ANTANANARIVO (AFP) – Madagascar’s education minister was sacked on Thursday (June 4) after announcing a plan to buy sweets for students to take the edge…
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The Gambia seeks 'credible' probe into US police death of citizen
Momodou Lamin Sisay, son of retired Gambian diplomat, was shot after a car chase in the town of Snellville, Georgia. The government of The Gambia…
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