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South Africa is stripping a would-be Miss South Africa contestant, who was at the centre of a row over her nationality, of her national identity papers, the government said.Chidimma Adetshina, 23, withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in August amid a torrent of abuse over allegations she was not South African which prompted an …

S.Africa to strip pilloried beauty queen of ID documentsWed, 30 Oct 2024 16:23:47 GMT Read More »

Bangladesh lost four wickets in their first seven overs in a hapless reply to South Africa’s mammoth first innings of 575-6 at stumps Wednesday on day two of the second and final Test in Chattogram. The hosts were 38-4 when bad light forced an early end to play, with Mominul Haque (six) and Najmul Hossain Shanto …

Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to mammoth South Africa totalWed, 30 Oct 2024 11:29:42 GMT Read More »

Diamond-rich Botswana went to the polls Wednesday, with voters concerned about high unemployment and an economic slump as the ruling party seeks to extend its nearly six decades in power and hand President Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term.Some of the one million registered voters queued for several hours before polling stations opened in a country …

Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of powerWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:55:13 GMT Read More »

Tony de Zorzi’s commanding innings ended on 177 Wednesday as South Africa piled up 527-6 at tea against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test.Wiaan Mulder, on 78, and Senuran Muthusamy, with 47, were batting at the break in Chattogram in a partnership of 104. Ryan Rickelton was the only batsman to fall …

De Zorzi out for 177 as S. Africa power to 527-6 against BangladeshWed, 30 Oct 2024 09:04:31 GMT Read More »

Tony de Zorzi’s commanding innings ended on 177 Wednesday as South Africa powered to 413-5 at lunch against Bangladesh on day two of the second and final Test.Ryan Rickelton on 11 and Wiaan Mulder, with 12, were the not out batsmen at the break in Chattogram. Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam pegged back the visitors with three …

De Zorzi out for 177 as S.Africa power to 413-5 against BangladeshWed, 30 Oct 2024 06:51:03 GMT Read More »

At a repurposed restaurant, now a newly opened gallery, Chadian visual artist Doff showcases his art made from rusty Kalashnikov shells — and supports aspiring young artists in the Sahel country’s nascent art scene.Doff, whose real name is Appolinaire Guidimbaye, is known for his series crafted out of recycled rubbish, discarded metal wires, old jerrycans, …

Visual artist grabs ‘decisive moment’ to nurture Chad art sceneWed, 30 Oct 2024 05:39:49 GMT Read More »

Southern Africa’s diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.More than a million people are registered to vote after polls open at 6:30 am (0430 GMT), with four presidential candidates in the race to …

Botswana votes with ruling party aiming to extend six decades of powerWed, 30 Oct 2024 02:14:12 GMT Read More »

The red of Botswana’s ruling party colours dominated a modest spread of campaign posters in the capital on Tuesday as parties prepared for final rallies on the eve of elections.A few posters for the blue-themed opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) could be seen around the university, a bastion of support for the left-leaning alliance …

Timid hope for change as Botswana heads for electionsTue, 29 Oct 2024 18:53:43 GMT Read More »

Conflict-ridden northern Nigeria has been plunged into darkness for nearly two weeks after jihadists sabotaged infrastructure, authorities say, depriving millions of electricity and paralysing economic activity.Members of a jihadist group vandalised a major transmission line in Niger state’s Shiroro district, crippling the power supply in 19 of the West African country’s 36 states, according to …

Blackout cripples northern Nigeria after jihadist attackTue, 29 Oct 2024 17:11:53 GMT Read More »

Libya and Italy signed several agreements on Tuesday covering sectors including development, investments and infrastructure, aiming to boost cooperation between the two Mediterranean states.The accords were signed by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and his Italian counterpart, Georgia Meloni, during the Italian-Libyan Business Forum, being held in the capital Tripoli after a decade’s hiatus.Libya is still …

Libya and Italy sign slew of cooperation dealsTue, 29 Oct 2024 15:56:01 GMT Read More »