At least 30 people have died in the violence which has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the country’s…
South Africa deploys military to tackle Zuma riots
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for people to “stand against violence” in response to deadly unrest triggered by…
Zuma hands himself in to South African police
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has handed himself in to police to begin serving a 15-month jail sentence for…
England reach Euro 2020 final
England’s 55-year wait to reach a major men’s final is over at last after victory against Denmark at Euro 2020,…
Police kill four after Haiti president assassinated
Four people suspected of assassinating Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse have been killed in a shootout with the security forces, police…
Head of ‘world’s largest family’ dies in India’s Mizoram state
A 76-year-old man believed to be the head of the world’s largest family has died in India’s Mizoram state. Ziona…
Dangote praises ‘dramatic’ change in Tanzania
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has praised Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, saying that the business environment in the country…
Journalist detained for endangering China’s security
An Australian journalist detained in China for weeks is being held on national security grounds, China has said. Cheng Lei,…
WHO, Unicef urge reopening of schools in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of…
Ex-US first lady Michelle Obama blasts Trump
Michelle Obama has launched a stinging attack on US President Donald Trump as Democrats prepared to crown Joe Biden as…
Zimbabwe declares nationwide curfew to curb virus
The president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has ordered the security forces to enforce a dusk-to-dawn curfew from Wednesday. He said…
‘Pandemic could push 49 million Africans into poverty’
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that 49 millions Africans could be pushed into extreme poverty by the coronavirus…