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Zambia: Journalists assaulted by supporters of former minister
Supporters and relatives of a former Zambian minister, who appeared in a Lusaka court on Thursday in connection with a large amount of cash which...
Nando’s axes ‘dictator’ advert after Zimbabwean threats
A satirical television commercial for the South African-owned Nando's restaurant group has been axed. The ad depicted Zimbabwean President Robert...
Ethiopia covers up activist’s self-immolation
In an horrific story that brings to mind the Soviets’ reworking of history, Yenesew Gebre, an Ethiopian citizen, a 29 year-old Ethiopian school...
South Africans protest on “Black Tuesday” for press
Media groups, watchdogs and opposition lawmakers in South Africa are today protesting against the Protection of State Information Bill passed by...