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Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have handed themselves over to police in their home country after skipping bail in South Africa. The couple turned themselves in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, on Wednesday morning, the…
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Kenya’s doctors’ union has issued a 21-day strike notice to the government after losing 10 members to the coronavirus in the last four days. The doctors accuse the government of exposing them to Covid-19. Four doctors died last Friday…
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The South African government says it has contacted Malawi to hand over controversial preacher, Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary after the couple skipped bail. The couple is facing fraud and money laundering charges in South Africa.…
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Jackline Bosibori wept when she found out she was pregnant. The 17-year-old’s mother, who is raising six kids alone, collapsed in their one-room home. They had been repeatedly threatened with eviction and couldn’t afford another mouth to…
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Michigan and Washington are the latest US states to bring in strict measures to try and curb the spread of COVID-19. High schools and colleges are to halt on-site teaching and restaurants are prohibited from offering indoor dining in…
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Ethiopia’s state broadcaster has said the country’s military had killed 550 Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters as the conflict in the country’s northernmost state continues to deepen. The claim has not been independently…
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Joe Biden has said President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede victory in last week’s White House election is “an embarrassment”. But the US president-elect – who has been making contact with foreign leaders – insisted nothing would stop…
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A rights group has asked the authorities in Angola to respect the right to protest ahead of planned demonstrations on Wednesday against the high cost of living and electoral reforms. Violent anti-government protests rocked the capital,…
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The Brazilian clinical trial for a high-profile Chinese Covid-19 vaccine has been suspended after health authorities reported a “severe adverse” incident. Brazilian health regulator Anvisa said it took place on 29 October, but did not…
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The news that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the race for the White House sparked impromptu street parties in Democratic strongholds. Jubilant crowds formed outside the White House, while champagne flowed freely in cities like New York…
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