Botswana’s President tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Slumber Tsogwane will replace the president until further notice.
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Sudan Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns
“I have tried my best to stop the country from sliding towards disaster”~ Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.
Death toll from boat disaster off the coast of Madagascar rises to 85
A total of 138 people had been aboard the wooden vessel.
Kenyan government defies court order against demanding proof of vaccination
People in Kenya will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter government offices.
African Leaders Call for More Investment in Healthcare
Africa has seen economic growth in the past few years but spending by governments on health has rarely increased.
Zimbabwean president calls for Cecil Rhodes to be exhumed
Colonialist Cecil John Rhodes remains to be repatriated to Britain.
Minister “swims for 12 hours” to shore after chopper crash
“My time to die hasn’t come yet”
~Serge Gelle – Madagascan minister
Guinea’s transitional Prime Minister unhappy about renaming of country’s airport
Guinea’s international airport to be named after ex-president Sekou Toure.
Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir Mohamed admitted to hospital
Mahathir has had heart problems in the past, suffering several heart attacks and undergoing bypass surgery.
Thousands flee their homes in the Philippines as super typhoon hits
Rai, is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year.
