Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa promises probe of post-election killings, urges unity
President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans to unite on Friday after he was declared the first elected head of state since Robert Mugabe’s removal from power, but the opposition leader insisted he had won and pledged to challenge the result.
Russian TV crew’s fatal trip to Central Africa was dogged by communication mix-ups
Three Russian TV journalists killed in volatile Central African Republic spoke no French, had trouble communicating with their driver, and had inconsistent contact with their local fixer, according to two people who were in touch with the journalists.
Far-right presidential bid gets less play from Brazil media
For years, Brazil’s presidential frontrunner, the right-wing lawmaker Jair Bolsonaro, has made headlines for the wrong reasons.
Suicide bomb attack on Afghan Shi’ite mosque kills 39, 80 injured
Thirty-nine people were killed in a suicide bombing of a Shi’ite mosque in eastern Afghanistan, and the death toll may climb further, police and government officials said on Friday.
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa urges unity, pledges post-election violence probe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on Friday for Zimbabwe to unite behind him after he was declared winner of national elections, but the opposition leader insisted he had won and said he would use all means necessary to challenge the result.
Congo opposition leader Katumbi refused entry at border
Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi was refused entry into Congo via the country’s land border with Zambia on Friday when he tried to return from exile to submit his candidacy for December’s presidential election, he said in a tweet.
Youngest member of female terrorism cell jailed in Britain
The youngest member of an all-female terrorism cell in Britain was jailed for life with a minimum term of 13 years on Friday for plotting attacks in London with her sister and mother.
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir: New peace deal will not collapse
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir said on Friday he believed the new peace deal between his government and the main rebel group would not collapse because it was not forced upon them like previous accords.
Greek Civil Protection Minister quits after killer wildfire
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accepted the resignation of Civil Protection Minister Nikos Toskas on Friday, a statement from his office said.
SPD leader says further dispute could undo German coalition: media
The leader of Germany’s center-left Social Democrats on Friday said she cannot rule out the collapse of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s fragile coalition government if it runs into another divisive dispute such as its recent fight over migration.
