South Africa ‘Dr Death’ row: Clinics defend Basson’s right to practise

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The cardiologist, who works in Cape Town, once headed the apartheid-era secret germ warfare programme.

Egyptian billionaires invest $120m in Ghana academy

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An Egyptian conglomerate worth billions of dollars invests $120m in the Right To Dream academy, founded in Ghana in 1999, with plans to expand in Egypt and the UK.

Sibusiso Moyo: Zimbabwe foreign minister dies from Covid-19

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The southern African state has recorded a surge in cases since the end of the festive season.

Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines

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South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

Vedanta mine settles Zambian villagers’ pollution claim

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The claimants allege a toxic discharge poisoned water sources and destroyed farmland.

Africa’s fears over Covid-19 vaccine shortage

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We need timely and equitable access to the vaccines, one of Africa's top health officials says.

Southampton: Ghana’s Asante Kotoko link up with English Premier League club

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Ghana's Asante Kotoko links up with Southampton as one of the Premier League side's International Club Partners.

Egyptian woman arrested for baking ‘indecent’ cakes

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Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online.

Namibia SGBV: Shannon Wasserfal’s death sparks protests against femicide

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The death of Shannon Wasserfal sparked protests in Namibia against sex and gender based violence.

Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue

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Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police.