A British woman has been identified more than 30 years after her murder in Belgium, following the launch of a landmark police campaign. Rita Roberts’ family spotted her distinctive tattoo…
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Dominica: Authorities sanction creation of world’s first sperm whale reserve
The Caribbean island of Dominica says it will create the world’s first sperm whale reserve. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said commercial fishing and large ships would be banned in an…
USA: Singer Pink to give away 2,000 ‘banned’ books at Florida concerts
Singer Pink will give away 2,000 free copies of books that have been “banned” by some schools in Florida to fans at her concerts in Miami this week. The star…
Saudi Arabia: Nigerians heading to Mecca pilgrimage turned back
More than 170 Nigerians on a flight to Saudi Arabia were turned back on arrival on Monday after the Saudi authorities reportedly abruptly revoked their visas, Nigerian media report. Reports…
South Africa: Johannesburg hit by destructive hail storm
A sudden and intense hailstorm struck several parts of South Africa’s city of Johannesburg on Monday evening, blocking highways and damaging gardens, vehicles, car parks, buildings, roads and other property.…
Kenya: Criticism over leaking roofs at main airport
Kenya’s transport minister and airports authority have come under fire online following complaints about leaking roofs at the main airport in the capital, Nairobi. Financial research firm Mwango Capital tweeted…
Mauritania: Bodies of 16 migrants found on coast
The authorities in Mauritania say the bodies of 16 people thought to be migrants have been found on the country’s northern coast. The discovery on the beaches of Lagouera comes…
Nigeria: Unions call for a nationwide strike
Nigeria’s two biggest labour unions have asked their members to go on strike and stay at home from Tuesday as they embark on indefinite nationwide action. This is despite a…
Madagascar: Opposition call for poll boycott
Madagascar’s Collectif de Dix opposition coalition of 10 parties has called on voters to boycott Thursday’s presidential election amid worsening political tension. Ten of the 13 presidential candidates registered for…
South Africa: Google to stop routing users through townships
The Google navigation apps Waze and Google Maps will stop directing road users through Cape Town’s Nyanga township and surrounding areas amid rising insecurity, the company’s South Africa head Alistair…