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Africa

July 14, 2023

Tanzania: African men banned from braiding their hair in Zanzibar

The government of Zanzibar has banned men from braiding their hair.

MAN WITH BRIADED HAIR
July 14, 2023

Telegraph Travel Awards: South Africa, Cape Town emerge world’s best country, city

South Africa bagged the double awards for its allure and the enduring impact it had on travellers following votes by 27,000 readers.

South African flag, Cape Town
July 14, 2023

Nigeria, other African countries warned against animal abuse, increased meat consumption

The World Animal Protection wants African countries to promote humane animal production for the benefit of climate restoration.

Butcher
July 14, 2023

Jacob Zuma’s release on parole unlawful, South Africa’s highest court rules

In 2021, Mr Zuma was serving a 15-month-term for corruption when he was released by the prison head after just serving two months.

Jacob Zuma
July 13, 2023

APC lawmakers boycott swearing-in as post-election crisis intensifies in Sierra Leone 

The West African has been in political turmoil since results of the June 24 national elections were disputed by the main opposition body.

Samura Kamara
July 13, 2023

New African Football League to kick off October 20: Infantino

Not much is known of the competition a little over three months before it is set to kick off, with CAF yet to formally confirm the participating clubs.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
July 13, 2023

Flutterwave joins IATA to enable Nigeria, other African countries pay for flights with local currency

The integration allows airlines across the world to process payments from customers through various payment modes available on Flutterwave.

International Air Transport Association’s (IATA)
July 12, 2023

Tax Hikes: Kenyan protesters in fresh clashes with police

Police officers fired teargas to disperse protesters in the capital Nairobi, the port city of Mombasa and several other towns,

Kenyan protesters
July 12, 2023

Nigerian petrol most expensive in Africa; highest yearly increase worldwide

Data analytic platform Picodi.com lists the average price for June this year at N532.50, over twice as much as in January (N202.48).

Fuel queue at NNPC filling station [Credit: ThankGod Sabastine/Peoples Gazette]
July 12, 2023

Hundreds of African migrants reported missing off Spain’s Canary Islands

Three missing boats were said to be carrying roughly 200 people each and had left Senegal on June 23.

Migrant boat used to illustrate the story.