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Ex-president Dos Santos's body to arrive in Angola
Ex-president Dos Santos's body to arrive in Angola
by  AFP

The body of Angola's Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who died in Spain last month, was to arrive in Luanda Saturday, government said, ending a weeks-long feud over the repatriation of the ex-president's corpse. The body was due to arrive in Luanda in the late afternoon, a government official told AFP without providing further details.

Thousands gather to fete South Africa's new Zulu king
Thousands gather to fete South Africa's new Zulu king
by  AFP

Thousands of people gathered at the Zulu royal palace in South Africa on Saturday for the coronation of a new king in the country's richest and most influential traditional monarchy. "Those who are Zulu and know the traditions, know who is the king," said Themba Fakazi, an adviser to the previous ruler who supports Misuzulu.

Ethiopian Airlines suspends pilots who missed landing
Ethiopian Airlines suspends pilots who missed landing
by  AFP

Africa's biggest carrier Ethiopian Airlines said it has suspended two pilots who reportedly fell asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Khartoum to Addis Ababa. Independent website The Aviation Herald said the pilots fell asleep during the flight and were only woken up by an alarm triggered when autopilot mode disconnected.

South Africa quick Nortje grateful for skipper Elgar's 'honesty'
South Africa quick Nortje grateful for skipper Elgar's 'honesty'
by  AFP

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje paid tribute to captain Dean Elgar's "honesty" after the Proteas' innings and 12-run rout of England in the first Test at Lord's. "It paid off here and hopefully it pays off again but he does encourage me to try to express myself as a bowler," Nortje explained.

Father and son: The Deby regime charts Chad’s future
Father and son: The Deby regime charts Chad’s future
by  AFP

General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, whose plans for shaping the future of Chad enter a key phase on Saturday, has faced a mountainous challenge since he took the country's helm last year. On April 20, 2021, the army went on television to announce the death in combat of Idriss Deby Itno, Chad's iron-fisted president for the past 30 years.

Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reported
Al-Shabaab gunmen attack Mogadishu hotel, casualties reported
by  AFP

Al-Shabaab fighters attacked a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu in a hail of gunfire and explosions on Friday, with casualties reported, security sources and witnesses said. Witnesses said a second blast occurred outside the hotel a few minutes after the first, inflicting casualties on rescuers and members of the security forces and civilians who rushed to the scene after the first explosion.