Tag: Africa
The Polygamist’s creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
When Sue Nyathi sent her debut novel The Polygamist to publishers, "they thought there was no market for the book"…
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of…
French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary action
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its top diplomat in the Central African Republic (CAR) over accusations of misconduct. This…
A burial row over Zambia’s late president has turned its election into a hot contest
A spectre is hanging over the Zambian election campaign in the shape of former President Edgar Lungu. Despite having died…
At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
At least 44 people have died after a ferry sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police have said.…
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Zambians are voting in an election to choose a president and parliament, with more than eight million voters registered to…