Sierra Leonean Education Minister David Sengeh returned home to a hero’s welcome after winning the Best Minister in the World award at a ceremony held last week in Dubai. The…
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South Africa: Johannesburg to build solar farm to avoid power cuts
A provincial government in South Africa plans to spend 1.2bn rand ($66m; £55m) on building a solar farm in order to shield itself from the country’s energy crisis, local media…
Madagascar: Schools shut as Cyclone Freddy closes in
The authorities in Madagascar have closed schools and restricted movement ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Freddy on Tuesday. The national disaster management office has sent tents, ropes, chainsaws and…
Mali: UN peacekeeper convoy hit by blast
Three UN peacekeepers have been killed and five others seriously wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED) in central Mali. In a post on social media, the UN mission said…
Kenya: Wildfires ravage mountain forests
More than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of forest have been destroyed by wildfires in the Aberdare Mountain Range in central Kenya. The fires, first reported in forests of the Aberdare…
Brazil: Dozens killed as deadly storms hit São Paulo
At least 40 people have been killed in flooding and landslides in Brazil’s São Paulo state, officials say. Dozens of people are missing and while the number of dead is…
UK: Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings
A group of Anglican leaders from around the world have rejected the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as their leader after the Church of England backed prayers of blessing for…
Ghana: President builds a cathedral in honour of the Almighty
President Nana Akufo-Addo is developing an architectural marvel in heart of Ghana’s capital, Accra in honour of the Almighty for His blessings, favour, grace and mercies on Ghana The National…
Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission for researchers taken hostage underway
A mission is underway to rescue an Australian professor and three local researchers being held hostage by an armed group in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Police chief David Manning said…
Spain: Officials resign after ordering trains that are too wide for tunnels
Two top Spanish transport officials have resigned over a botched order for new commuter trains that cost nearly €260m ($275m; £230m). The trains could not fit into non-standard tunnels in…