Gabon presidential guard ‘bombed Jean Ping’s party HQ’
Craig TaylorGabon’s opposition leader Jean Ping says a presidential guard helicopter bombed his headquarters after parliament was set on fire over election rigging protests. BBC News – Africa
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Nigerian economy slips into recession
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Thousands of migrants rescued off Libya
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Tunisia parliament approves unity government of Youssef Chahed
Tunisia’s parliament votes by an overwhelming majority to approve a unity government led by prime minister-designate Youssef Chahed. BBC News – Africa
Zimbabwe anti-Mugabe protest: Police fire tear gas
Police in Zimbabwe fire tear gas and water cannon at opposition supporters gathered for a protest march in the capital Harare. BBC News – Africa
Kenya athletes angry at Rio shanty accommodation
Kenyan athletes express anger after being stranded in a Rio shanty town where gunshots could be heard, after the closure of the Olympic village. BBC News – Africa