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BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala named first female WTO boss
Former Minister of Finance and renowned economist, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been named as the first female and first African head of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Okonjo-Iweala was officially announced at a special general…
Myanmar military threaten protesters with 20 years jail term
Myanmar's military has warned anti-coup protesters across the country that they could face up to 20 years in prison if they obstruct the armed forces.
Long sentences and fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred or…
Liberia on high alert over Ebola at Guinea border
Liberia’s President George Weah has ordered health authorities to heighten surveillance in the wake of an Ebola resurgence in neighbouring Guinea.
Three people have died in Guinea and four others reportedly have symptoms. The…
Malawi president fires head of Covid taskforce
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has fired the co-chair of a taskforce overseeing government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, amid allegations over misuse of 6 billion Malawi Kwacha ($7.7m; £5.6m).
The co-chair of the…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face court this week —Lawyer
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court via video conference this week over charges brought against her by the new military junta, her lawyer said Monday.
Army chief General Min Aung Hlaing has justified…
Again, South Africa Zuma snubs anti-graft panel
South Africa’s embattled former president Jacob Zuma failed to appear on Monday before a judicial panel probing corruption during his nine-year tenure, again defying a court order for him to testify.
Zuma, 79, who has snubbed…
Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities ‘can sue in English courts’
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that oil-polluted Nigerian communities can sue Shell in English courts.
The decision is a victory for the communities after a five-year battle, and overturns a Court of Appeal ruling.
The Niger…
Trump impeachment: Insurrection incitement charge a ‘monstrous lie’
Donald Trump's insurrection incitement charge is a "monstrous lie", defence lawyers said as they presented evidence in the US Senate.
Lawyer Michael van der Veen called impeachment proceedings against the former president a…
Plane catches fire after rebels attack Saudi airport
A civilian plane was engulfed in flames in an attack Wednesday by Yemen’s Huthi rebels on an airport in southern Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh-led coalition battling the insurgents said.
“A cowardly criminal terrorist attack launched…
Uganda lifts internet and social media restrictions
The Ugandan government has announced the full restoration of internet and social media services.
"We apologise for the inconveniences caused, but it was for the security of our country," Peter Ogwang, State Minister for ICT and…