Catholic Bishops in South Africa have dismissed claims by the South African government that the…
Africa
Robert Mugabe granted national hero status and official mourning (BBC)
Three days of national mourning have begun in Zimbabwe following the death of former president…
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe ex-president, dies aged 95 (BBC)
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader, has died aged 95. His family confirmed his death…
‘Afrophobia’ to blame for violence against foreigners – South Africa (Punch)
South Africa’s Foreign Minister acknowledged on Thursday that prejudice against people from other African countries…
South Africa police minister blames criminality for attacks (Guardian)
South African police minister Bheki Cele Monday said criminality, not xenophobia, should be blamed for…
Diver shot himself in the head with spear gun and swam to shore for help (Metro)
A scuba diver shot himself in the head with a spear gun and remarkably managed…
DR Congo Ebola deaths top 2,000 (BBC)
The numbers of people who have died in the current Ebola outbreak in the east…
Botswana to hold elections on October 23 (Guardian)
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has ordered general elections on October 23, as tensions rise with…
Pope’s visit sparks spending debate in Mozambique (BBC)
Mozambique’s government expects to spend about $325,000 (£266,000) on preparations for Pope Francis’ visit next…
Presidential aide sacked after testifying in church (Punch)
Fatmata Edna Kargbo, an aide to the Sierra Leonian President, Julius Maada Bio, has been…