Africa 

South Africa extends mission against Mozambique rebels

South Africa’s military chief has warned that terrorists in Mozambique must be dealt with before the problem spreads further afield. Rudzani Maphwanya was speaking in Pretoria following an agreement on Tuesday to expand a joint regional force in Mozambique. The South African troops are part of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission (SAMIM) to support Mozambique in its… Read More
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TV series on polygamy during Ramadan causes controversy in Tunisia

A TV series on polygamy broadcast during Ramadan is causing controversy in Tunisia, a pioneering Arab country on women’s rights, where multiple unions have been banned for decades. The main character of the series “Baraa” (Innocence), Wannas, beats a rosary and demands, from the third episode onwards, to be united with a second wife. In front of his wife and… Read More
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Small-scale farmers take over Rwanda’s biggest tea factory

Tea is a widely produced crop in Rwanda that generated a revenue of $93m in 2020.The 5,000 smallholder farmers in Gicumbi district, members of the cooperatives Cooperative du Thé Mulindi (COOPTHE) and Cooperative du Thé Villageois Mulindi (COOTHEVM) and their umbrella investment vehicle, Mulindi Tea Company (MTC) are the new owners of the Mulindi factory, once of the biggest suppliers… Read More
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Moroccan passengers welcome the return of maritime traffic with Spain

Shipping companies are gradually resuming passenger transport between Morrocan and Spanish ports which was suspended since 2020. This stands as another sign of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The busy, but short, 14 kilometres route across the Strait of Gibraltar has already been taken by relieved passengers since Tuesday. “We are delighted today to welcome the… Read More
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South Africa floods: death toll rises with at least 60 killed

The death toll in South Africa continues to rise as the country is being hit by torential rains and damaging flooding. According to local authorities at least 60 people have now perished in the KwaZulu-Natal province in the southeast. More heavy rainfall was predicted on Tuesday night adding possible additional chaos and residents were asked to avoid all travel. Torrents… Read More
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Ghana to commence reconstruction of collapsed Appiate community

Ghana government says it will on Sunday, May 15, 2022, begin the rebuilding of collapsed Appiatse community where a huge explosion caused the death of about 13 people, injured many and displaced the entire community. The government has recently received a lot of pressure to speed up the process of rebuilding the community after persons who were displaced by the… Read More
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War in Ukraine to hamper world trade growth in 2022

As the Russia-Ukraine war entered its 48th day on Tuesday, the World Trade Organisation sounded the alarm. World GDP, at market exchange rates, is expected to increase by 2.8 percent in 2022 — down 1.3 percentage points from the previous forecast of 4.1 percent. The Nigerian director-general of the global trade body said Tuesday the Russia-Ukraine conflict had darkened prospects… Read More
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South Africa: Rescue operations underway after rainstorms struck KZN province

At least 45 people have died in floods and mudslides after rainstorms struck the KwaZulu-Natal province, authorities said on Tuesday. Rescue operations, aided by the military, are underway to evacuate people trapped in affected areas, the provincial Department of Cooperative Governance said. The South African port city of Durban and its surroundings awoke to unrecognizable landscapes. The authorities said on… Read More
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Women-led anthology series ‘Roar’ , tells feminist fables

Anthology series “Roar” for Apple TV+ is the latest women-led project. With a star-studded cast including Nicole Kidman, who is also the executive producer, or actress Issa Rae, the series presents women going through experiences that would literally make anyone want to roar with frustration. “I love the concept of these like short stories that are so fable-like in nature,… Read More
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