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DR Congo to make sign language official

The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo plans to make sign language as the fifth official language, adding to Swahili, Lingala, Kituba and...

Outrage as Rwanda restricts basketball championship to jabbed fans

Rwanda's basketball fans will be allowed into the Kigali Arena to see the Africa championship that kicks off on Tuesday but must be vaccinated...

Plateau state relaxes curfew imposed after killings

The authorities in Nigeria’s central Plateau state have relaxed a 24-hour curfew imposed in the state capital Jos and surrounding areas after the killing...

Mauritius lawyer appointed to top UN post

Mauritius lawyer Pramila Patten has been appointed the officer-in-charge of UN Women, an agency which campaigns for gender equality. She will oversee the transition at...

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Nigerian Businessman Shot Dead In South Africa As Xenophobia Fears Grow

A popular Nigerian businessman, widely known as Big Joe, has reportedly been shot dead outside his shop in Witbank (Emalahleni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The fatal incident comes as concerns continue to mount over rising anti-foreigner tensions in parts of South Africa ahead of the planned June 30 xenophobia...

South Africa Tightens Security Ahead Of Nationwide Anti-Migrant Protests

Heavy security has been deployed across South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-immigration protests, amid fears that the demonstrations could turn violent. The protests coincide with an unofficial deadline issued by campaigners demanding that all undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to demonstrators to...

Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...