GERMANY: Biscuit heiress sparks row over Nazi-era labour
A German biscuit heiress has sparked outrage by saying the company “did nothing wrong” in its use of forced labour during Nazi rule. Verena Bahlsen, 2
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ZAMBIA: Ex-minister arrested for misspending aid money
Authorities in Zambia have arrested an ex-government minister “for abuse of authority of office”, a statement from Zambian anti-corruption and anti-mo
SOUTH AFRICA: Lack of jobs causes Ramaphosa ‘sleepless nights’
In one of his first public engagements since his party won last week’s general election, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said the main priori
ERITREA: Social media services blocked
Social media services have been blocked in Eritrea, with people now sending messages via VPN. The reason for the shutdown is unclear, but speculation
GUATEMALA: Ex-dictator’s daughter barred from presidency
The constitutional court of Guatemala has barred Zury Ríos, the daughter of ex-military ruler Efraín Ríos Montt, from running for the presidency. Ms R