Storm destroys symbolic tree in Benin voodoo capital
A huge storm brought down the tree that for centuries stood witness to where slaves were auctioned before being shipped off from Benin’s nearby coast.
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G7 tension after abortion left out of final statement
The United States and France had both pushed back after reports that Meloni — a far-right leader who is opposed to abortion — was trying to water down the language on women’s rights.
S.African parliament meets as ANC nears coalition deal
Ramaphosa, the fifth African National Congress president in 30 years, had called for a government of national unity after his party lost its absolute majority in last month’s general election, but two major leftist parties shunned the deal.
Malawi VP, nine others, killed in plane crash
The military plane carrying Chilima, 51, and nine others disappeared on Monday, after it failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to bad weather and was told to return to the capital, Lilongwe.
India’s Modi to form government after nailing down coalition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in at the weekend after securing a third term in office following an unexpectedly close election that forced his party to rely on coalition partners to keep him in power.
Diane Rwigara unlisted from Rwanda’s presidential election
This comes as a shock to the 42-year-old daughter of former Rwanda Patriotic Front banker Assinapol Rwigara, who died in a car accident in February 2015, which the family believes was the result of foul play. While submitting her documents last week, Rwigara had full hopes of being in the presidential candidacy list.
Take three for Boeing Starliner crewed launch attempt
Boeing will be hoping the third time’s a charm on Wednesday as they try once more to launch astronauts aboard a Starliner capsule bound for the International Space Station.
El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: scientists
Torrential rainfall in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring nations killed more than 500 people
Biden woos Kenya’s Ruto with major ally status on state visit
Earlier Biden announced a plan to make Kenya the first major non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa, saying it was the “fulfillment of years of collaboration” against the Islamic State group and Al-Shabaab jihadists in Somalia
South Africa’s Key Players in the Upcoming Election
More than 50 parties are vying to win seats in parliament, which then appoints the president.
