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President Cyril Ramaphosa says such deadly unrest was "rarely seen in the history of our democracy".

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi tests positive for coronavirus as his side build up to the series against the British and Irish Lions.

Abiy Ahmed won another five-year term with an overwhelming majority, Ethiopia's election board says.

The WHO warns of potential outbreaks in countries like DR Congo, while the focus is on Covid-19.

Jehan Sadat, whose husband was assassinated in a televised event in 1981, has died at the age of 88.