Lesotho’s ruling party withdraws from its own government
Lesotho is one of the poorest countries in southern Africa, but politicians are constantly fighting for control of the tiny country.
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TikTok begins letting users upload videos as long as 10 minutes
TikTok more than tripling the length of videos comes as YouTube and Facebook-parent Meta strive to counter the rival with short-form content options.
UN: At least 440 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes
The attackers reportedly moved in small groups, dressed in black, concealed their faces and spoke a combination of languages.
Tanzania to look after Ukrainian tourists stranded in Zanzibar
Nearly 1,000 tourists from Ukraine were staying at different hotels in the semi-autonomous region, according to Zanzibar’s Tourism Ministry.
Russia’s Lavrov cancels trip to UN in Geneva: official
The announcement came as Moscow was lambasted on the opening day of the rights council’s main annual session, with presidents, ministers and other dignitaries from around the world voicing alarm at its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’ s party joins opposition coalition
This year’s contest is shaping up to be a two-horse race between the Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
UN and ECOWAS envoys in Guinea for talks on military coup
Guinea’s military ousted the West African state’s elected president Alpha Conde in September 2021 after months of brewing discontent with his government.
UN: Over 100 civilians including children killed in Ukraine war
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says the suffering in Ukraine is widespread.
Nigeria condemns reports of racial discrimination at Ukraine border
Nigerians, Ghanaians and other Africans have joined hundreds of thousands of people trying to escape Ukraine.
Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases: Bloomberg
At least two of China’s largest state-owned banks, ICBC and Bank of China, are restricting funding for the purchase of Russian commodities
