1Death toll in Uganda's unrest rises to 45Monday, November 23, 2020

Police in Uganda have said that the death toll from last week's protests has gone up to 45. The Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga, on Monday said that 39 men and six women had died. A local media house has quoted security sources as saying that most of the shooting was carried out by plain-clothed operatives, who were... Read More

2South Africa v England: Proteas squad training in separate groupsMonday, November 23, 2020

South Africa are training in two groups before their limited-overs matches against England to limit the risk of further coronavirus infections. Two players have tested positive for the virus and a further two have been placed into isolation. The Proteas cancelled intra-squad warm-up games planned for Saturday and Monday. "It's... Read More

3Sidney Powell: Trump team cuts ties with lawyer who peddled bizarre fraud claimsMonday, November 23, 2020

The Trump campaign has distanced itself from a lawyer who made dramatic claims of voter fraud at several media events. Sidney Powell claimed without evidence last week that electronic voting systems had switched millions of votes to President-elect Joe Biden, and said he won due to "communist money". President Trump... Read More

4Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effectiveMonday, November 23, 2020

The coronavirus vaccine developed by the University of Oxford is highly effective at stopping people developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. Interim data suggests 70% protection, but the researchers say the figure may be as high as 90% by tweaking the dose. The results will be seen as a triumph, but come... Read More

5US condemns violence amid Ugandan protestsThursday, November 19, 2020

The US has condemned the violence that gripped Uganda's capital, Kampala, and other major towns following Wednesday's arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as musician Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine was arrested during an election rally in the eastern district of Luuka after being accused of violating coronavirus... Read More

6Uganda protests death toll rises to sevenThursday, November 19, 2020

The death toll from Wednesday’s protests against the arrest of Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, has risen to seven, police say. A spokesperson has told the BBC that more than 40 people had also been injured in the protests. Police have still not explained the cause of the deaths... Read More

7Nigerian DJ and activist longing to return homeThursday, November 19, 2020

Nigeria's DJ Switch wants to be able to go back home after she fled to Canada for her safety. She was on the forefront during the anti-police brutality protests that rocked the West African country last month and often livestreamed police using force against protesters. DJ Switch, in a CNN interview, said she wanted... Read More

8Liberia court cancels vote to cut president's termThursday, November 19, 2020

The Liberian Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the opposition to postpone a referendum on constitutional changes to decrease the length of the term of the president and senators, and to allow people to have dual citizenship. The referendum could not take place until a public education and awareness campaign took place... Read More

9Oxford vaccine shows 'encouraging' immune response in older adultsThursday, November 19, 2020

The Oxford coronavirus vaccine shows a strong immune response in adults in their 60s and 70s, raising hopes that it can protect age groups most at risk from the virus. Researchers say the Lancet phase two findings, based on 560 healthy adult volunteers, are "encouraging". They are also testing whether the vaccine... Read More

10US records a quarter of a million deathsThursday, November 19, 2020

More than 250,000 Americans have now died with coronavirus, making it the highest death toll anywhere in the world. The country has now reported 250,029 deaths and nearly 11.5 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. In El Paso, Texas, prison inmates have been recruited to move bodies for $2 (£1.50) an hour... Read More