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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the governing ANC's leader to wild cheers from his supporters. Ramaphosa defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. He won despite being dogged by allegations of money laundering, and a last-minute surge in support for Mkhize, who has also been accused of corruption. His victory puts him in pole position to lead the ANC in the 2024 election.

At least 36 people have been injured, after a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix to Honolulu was hit by severe turbulence. Reports say the incident happened shortly before the aircraft, carrying 278 passengers and 10crew, came in to land. Twenty people were taken to local hospitals with injuries ranging from lacerations, bruising and loss of consciousness to head injuries. The airline said it was conducting a thorough investigation of the […]

At least two people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a landslide hit a camping site in Malaysia. According to fire authorities, the landslide took place around on Friday, just outside the hilly Genting Highlands. Authorities say they are scrambling to rescue people who may be buried, stating that up to 100 people had been camped at a farm site on the side of a road. Malaysia's fire […]

Denmark's new coalition government has announced plans to scrap a bank holiday to boost defence spending. This is one of the first measures agreed by the unusual coalition between centre-left and centre-right parties the first since the 1970s. Incumbent Social Democrat Prime Minster, Mette Frederiksen will carry on in the job. An agreement with her historical rivals was found when the Liberals and the Moderates agreed to drop calls for […]

At least 22 people have died and several others have been hospitalized in India after drinking toxic alcohol Indian Authorities revealed that the deaths happened mainly in two villages in the eastern state of Bihar, where the sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited. Hospital chief, Sagar Sinha said 22 post-mortem examinations had been conducted so far. Also speaking, Senior police officer Santosh Kumar, stated authorities had cracked down on […]

Peru has declared a nationwide state of emergency, amid a week of protest and political upheaval. Peruvian defence minister, Alberto Otarola announced the new 30-day measure, due to acts of vandalism and violence, including road blocks. Otarola noted that the National Police with the support of the Armed Forces will ensure the control throughout the national territory of personal property and, above all, strategic infrastructure and the safety and wellbeing of […]

At least 120 people have been killed and dozens injured in widespread floods and landslides in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. Health minister Jean-Jacques Mbanda, revealed that the ministry had counted 141 dead, adding that the number needed to be cross-checked with other departments. According to the prime minister’s office the road could be closed for as long as four days. The death toll was compiled by the General […]

South Africa's parliament voted to reject a move to begin impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa was accused of covering up the theft of a large sum of foreign currency from his farm in 2020. The debate before the vote focused on an independent report which concluded he may have violated the constitution. The African National Congress had told Members of Parliament to block a possible impeachment, although a […]

A special sitting of South Africa's parliament is due to vote on when to begin impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The debate will focus on an independent report which concluded he may have violated the constitution. Ramaphosa is accused of covering up the theft of a large sum of foreign currency from his farm in 2020, some of which had been hidden in a sofa. The African National Congress […]