A Ugandan church has set the Guinness World Record for the longest applause after its members clapped non-stop for more than three hours. “The congregation clapped for a total of…
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Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on riverboat
Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while…
Japan: Tokyo joins Moon race with successful rocket launch
Japan on Thursday successfully launched a rocket with a lunar lander at its fourth try this year, after previous attempts were foiled by bad weather. The lander, dubbed the “moon…
Mexico: Court decriminalises abortion across the country
Mexico’s supreme court has decriminalised abortion nationwide. The judgement comes two years after the court ruled in favour of a challenge to the existing law in the northern state of…
Japan: J-pop agency boss resigns over predator’s abuse
The boss of Japan’s biggest pop talent agency has resigned after finally admitting the sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Julie Fujishima resigned from Johnny and Associates…
Zambia: Ex-first lady released from police custody
The wife of former Zambia President Edgar Lungu has been released from police custody until she appears in court. Esther Lungu, who was arrested along with four others on Wednesday,…
Rwandan: Police arrest suspected serial killer
Rwandan police have arrested a 34-year-old suspected serial killer who is alleged to have murdered and buried more than 10 bodies in his kitchen. The police found out about the…
Tanzania: Government accused of blocking European MPs visit
Three European politicians say the Tanzanian government has prevented them from visiting the country to investigate the evictions of indigenous Maasai people. The three MEPs from the Green Party, Michele…
Gabon: Ousted president set free
Gabon’s military leaders say they have freed deposed President Ali Bongo from house arrest, where he has been since they seized power last week. This includes permission to travel abroad…
Niger: EU envoy barred from French embassy
The European Union has protested strongly after its ambassador to Niger, Salvador Pinto da França, was prevented from accessing the French embassy in the capital, Niamey. “The European Union denounces…