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Police in Uganda say three people have died and dozens injured in protests in the capital and other urban areas following the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as musician Bobi Wine, during an election rally. The…
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The US has recorded more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, a bleak marker as cases soar once again across the country. According to Johns Hopkins University, the country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases.…
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Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have handed themselves over to police in their home country after skipping bail in South Africa. The couple turned themselves in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, on Wednesday morning, the…
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Kenya’s doctors’ union has issued a 21-day strike notice to the government after losing 10 members to the coronavirus in the last four days. The doctors accuse the government of exposing them to Covid-19. Four doctors died last Friday…
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The South African government says it has contacted Malawi to hand over controversial preacher, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary after the couple skipped bail. The couple is facing fraud and money laundering charges in South Africa.…
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Jackline Bosibori wept when she found out she was pregnant. The 17-year-old’s mother, who is raising six kids alone, collapsed in their one-room home. They had been repeatedly threatened with eviction and couldn’t afford another mouth to…
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Michigan and Washington are the latest US states to bring in strict measures to try and curb the spread of COVID-19. High schools and colleges are to halt on-site teaching and restaurants are prohibited from offering indoor dining in…
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Ethiopia’s state broadcaster has said the country’s military had killed 550 Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters as the conflict in the country’s northernmost state continues to deepen. The claim has not been independently…
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Joe Biden has said President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede victory in last week’s White House election is “an embarrassment”. But the US president-elect – who has been making contact with foreign leaders – insisted nothing would stop…
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A rights group has asked the authorities in Angola to respect the right to protest ahead of planned demonstrations on Wednesday against the high cost of living and electoral reforms. Violent anti-government protests rocked the capital,…
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