Trump travel ban comes into effect
Craig TaylorStrict visa rules now apply to people from six mainly Muslim countries, as well as all refugees. BBC News – Africa
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Ethiopia asks for extension of Saudi amnesty deadline
Ethiopia asks Saudi Arabia for an extension of its visa amnesty for illegal migrants so more can leave. BBC News – Africa
Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing
Dozens of bodies are buried after a group of 75 people is abandoned by traffickers. BBC News – Africa
SportPesa to end Kenya football league sponsorship over tax
The government imposed a 35% tax on revenues of betting companies. BBC News – Africa
John Magufuli’s pregnant schoolgirl ban angers Tanzanian women
An online petition is set up after the president said mothers would be too distracted to go to school. BBC News – Africa
South Africa court allows secret Zuma no-confidence vote
It is up to South Africa’s parliamentary Speaker to decide whether the vote will be held in secret. BBC News – Africa