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Assassination attempt on Ugandan ex-army chief kills daughter, driver: military 01 Jun 2021 - 02:57 pm
Forensic experts secure the scene of an attempted assassination on Ugandan minister of works and transport General Katumba Wamala, in which he was wounded and his daughter and driver killed, an army spokeswoman and local media reports said, in the suburb
South Africa extends nightly curfew as COVID cases surge 30 May 2021 - 09:24 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man walks beneath a billboard during the 21-day nationwide lockdown aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central Cape Town, South Africa, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Kenya extends COVID-19 curfew by 60 days 30 May 2021 - 03:40 pm
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Ethiopians protest US sanctions over brutal Tigray war 30 May 2021 - 03:04 pm
A pro-government demonstrator walks past a banner as they attend a rally to protest against the U.S. action over alleged human rights abuses during the conflict in the Tigray region, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia May 30, 2021. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri
Around 400,000 people need help after fleeing Congo volcano, UN says 28 May 2021 - 03:26 pm
A woman prepares to evacuate from recurrent earth tremors as aftershocks after homes were covered with lava deposited by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 25, 2021. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham/Save the Childr
South African albino elephant beats odds to thrive among herd 28 May 2021 - 01:56 pm
Khanyisa, an albino elephant calf rescued after being caught in a poaching snare, walks with the Jabulani elephant herd at Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) sanctuary, near Hoedspruit, South Africa, May 23, 2021. Picture taken May
France's Macron admits some guilt for Rwanda's genocide 27 May 2021 - 02:44 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses delegates after laying a wreath on a mass grave containing the remains of the 1994 Rwandan genocide victims at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center at Gisozi in Kigali, Rwanda May 27, 2021. REUTERS/Jean Bizimana
Mali president and prime minister freed by military after resigning 27 May 2021 - 01:42 pm
Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian president and head of ECOWAS mediators delegation for the Mali crisis, speaks to journalists after his meeting with Vice President Colonel Assimi Goita, in Bamako, Mali, May 26, 2021. Reuters/Amadou Keita
Congo orders partial evacuation of eruption-hit Goma 27 May 2021 - 10:10 am
Congolese riders are seen near a crack on the road caused by earth tremors as aftershocks following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 26, 2021. Reuters/Djaffar Al Katanty
Around 20,000 homeless, 40 missing in Congo volcano aftermath, says UN 26 May 2021 - 04:32 pm
People walk near destroyed homes by lava deposited during the Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 23, 2021.REUTERS/Djaffar Al Katanty
Earthquakes in Congo raze buildings, stoke fear of second volcanic eruption 25 May 2021 - 08:56 pm
Residents walk near destroyed homes with the smouldering lava deposited by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 23, 2021. REUTERS/Djaffar Al Katanty
Mali's former coup chief takes power after military arrests president 25 May 2021 - 04:58 pm
A man rides a motorcycle as he drives past the entrance of the Malian army force base where military detain Mali's President Bah Ndaw, Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and defence minister Souleymane Doucoure in Kati, Mali May 25, 2021. Reuters/Amadou Keita
Earthquakes at Congo border raise fears of second volcano eruption 25 May 2021 - 02:01 pm
A resident picks up remains from their home which is covered with smouldering lava after the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano, near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 24, 2021. Reuters/Djaffar Al Katanty
Mali's president and PM arrested by mutinous soldiers 25 May 2021 - 11:03 am
File photo: Mali's transitional President Bah Ndaw arrives at the Grand Palais Ephemere for the Financing of African Economies Summit, at the Champs de Mars in Paris, France May 18, 2021. Ian Langsdon/Pool via Reuters/File Photo
Algeria plans strict health measures as it prepares to resume flights 24 May 2021 - 09:34 pm
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Congo's Goma hit by tremors after volcanic eruption, scores missing 24 May 2021 - 08:09 pm
Residents pick up remains of their destroyed homes from the smouldering lava deposited by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 23, 2021. REUTERS/Olivia Acland
Tremors shake Congo city, close schools, shops after volcanic eruption 24 May 2021 - 03:00 pm
People walk near destroyed homes by lava deposited during the Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption near Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo May 23, 2021. Picture taken with a drone May 23, 2021. Reuters/Djaffar Al Katanty
EU forces train Malian soldiers to strike jihadists from afar 24 May 2021 - 12:07 pm
Malian soldiers of the 614th Artillery Battery learn how to calculate the target position on the basis of collected data, during a training session in the camp of Sevare, Mopti region, in Mali March 23, 2021. Reuters/ Paul Lorgerie

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