Africa

The Constitutional Court rules that parliament violated the constitution in blocking impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has described the killings as one of the most heinous crimes against humanity in the modern era.

Festus Mogae led the southern African country for a decade from 1998 and won praise for overseeing strong economic growth and the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The National Health Department said one of the four identified contacts had developed symptoms associated with the virus.

People with suspected or confirmed cases are being treated or isolated in South Africa, Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Zambia continues with efforts to curb illegal mining, especially for precious stones such as gold.

Terrorists attacked two villages in central Mali on Wednesday night, killing around 50 people, including members of pro-government self-defence forces and civilians, three sources told Reuters on Thursday. AFP placed the death toll at more than 30.

DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi has said he is open to standing for a third term if the people approve of that proposal.

African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors.

Mining operations resumed on Thursday at Guinea’s giant Simandou iron ore project after workers ended a one-week strike.