South African MP suspended for racist language
A South African lawmaker has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), after a series of old clips ...
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Tag: Africa
Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters gathering near parliament in the capital ...
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Kenyan policeman shoots magistrate in open court
A Kenyan magistrate has been shot and injured by a senior police officer during an open court session in the ...
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Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president missing, presidency says
An aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others has gone missing, Malawi's presidency said on Monday. ...
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Two jailed in Senegal for criticising PM on gay rights
A Senegalese court has jailed two men for "spreading false news" after they accused Ousmane Sonko, the country's new prime ...
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Ghana is now richer than Nigeria under Tinubu – Economist
Following the first anniversary of Nigeria’s current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, some of the country’s successes and shortcomings ...
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Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem
Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country's national anthem was changed with little consultation.President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed ...
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Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo goes on hunger strike
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo and two of his sons have gone on hunger strike to protest against their alleged ...
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Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
A Chinese-owned supermarket in Nigeria's capital has been shut by the authorities over allegations that it denies entry to African ...
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Prisoners escape after rain damages Nigeria prison
More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part of the facility ...
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