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Central Africa
Shootings kill eight in eastern DR Congo
Eight people died in three shootings in Goma, eastern DR Congo, the town mayor said on Sunday, while...
Southern Africa
Zimbabwe's vice president receiving treatment in India-official
Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is being treated in India for a minor ailment, a gove...
Economy
South Africa's rand steady as Eskom-linked rout pauses
South Africa’s rand firmed on Monday as the previous week’s rout over electricity blackouts ease...
East Africa
Kenya recalls envoy from Somalia over maritime border spat
Kenya on Saturday recalled its ambassador from Somalia for "urgent consultations" over a maritime bo...
West Africa
Extremist attack in Nigeria kills 4 civilians
Nigeria's military says four civilians are dead in an extremist attack in the northeast that targete...
Mining
South Africa's Amplats lost 14,000 platinum ounces during last week's power cuts
South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Monday it had lost 14,000 platinum ounces...
North Africa
Egypt lawmakers voting to extend president's term limits
Egypt's Parliament has begun voting over constitutional amendments to allow President Abdel-Fattah e...
Business
Final investment decision for Mozambique gas block seen by March-April
A final investment decision, commonly called FID, for a massive offshore natural gas block in Mozamb...
Opinion
Yemi Osinbajo: Nigeria's vice president
Yemi Osinbajo has played an increasingly prominent role in Nigeria's government since he was appoint...
