South Africa’s highest court has legalised the use of cannabis by adults in private places.…
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South African firefighters die from lack of water (BBC)
The death of three firemen in South Africa has shocked the country, with many feeling…
Egyptian archaeologists find sphinx at Aswan temple (BBC)
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the statue of a sphinx while draining water from the pharaonic…
Those going for family planning are lazy, says Tanzania’s president (CNN)
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has told women in the East African nation to stop taking…
Chinese man arrested after calling Kenya’s president a ‘monkey’ (ChannelNewsAsia)
Kenya has arrested a Chinese businessman after a video of him making a string of…
Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi turns 94 (DailyNation)
Retired President Daniel arap Moi celebrated his 94th birthday in a private function at his…
Following disputed election, Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe’s President (NPR)
The stands at Zimbabwe’s national stadium were filled with tens of thousands of people celebrating…
Fake doctor arrested after performing abortion on 17-year-old girl (Punch)
A 59-year-old man, Kenneth Kwarteng, suspected to be a quack doctor, has been arrested by…
Ethiopia’s 2020 vote will be free, won’t be delayed by reforms – PM (Reuters)
Ethiopia’s prime minister said on Saturday an election due for 2020 would be free and…
Zimbabwe court rejects opposition bid to annul election results (Aljazeera)
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a bid by the largest opposition coalition to annul…