Africa
Sudanese take to the streets as international community condemns coup
On Monday soldiers detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, ministers in his government and civilian members of the ruling council
Sudan PM, officials detained, internet down in apparent coup
Footage shared online appeared to show protesters blocking streets and setting fire to tires, security forces used tear gas to disperse them
Gurnah Nobel prize a 'victory for Tanzania and Africa': govt
Born in 1948, Gurnah has published 10 novels and a number of short stories focusing post-colonialism and the plight of refugees
Remembering Tagore, Nazrul Islam in East African nations
Bongo Shongho is celebrating the works of Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam by organizing an extravaganza on the annual Bijoya Sammelani
Delta Covid variant likely driving huge infection surge in South African province
The NICD on Friday said nationally there had been 18,762 new COVID-19 infections and 215 COVID-19 related deaths overnight
World's largest iceberg breaks off Antarctica: European Space Agency
The iceberg is around 170 kms long and 25 kms wide, with an area of 4,320 square kms, slightly larger than the Spanish island of Majorca
Sudan bans travellers from India, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
Sudan's health emergency committee also warned that cases country could top 100,000-mark by mid-June if restrictions were not imposed
Ever Given starts to move in Suez Canal: maritime traffic tracking sites
Each day of the blockade could be costing global trade some $6-10 billion, according to a study published Friday by German insurer Allianz
2 tugboats speed to Egypt’s Suez Canal as shippers avoid it
The tugboats will nudge the 400-meter-long Ever Given as dredgers continue to vacuum up sand from underneath the vessel
Over 200 vessels blocked as 'maritime traffic jam' grows outside blocked Suez Canal
An initial investigation showed the vessel ran aground due to strong winds and ruled out mechanical or engine failure as a cause