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23 hours ago | bbc.com | Wedaeli Chibelushi |Will Ross

Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand fallsWedaeli Chibelushi & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesDebswana unearthed an 1,098-carat diamond from one of its mines in 2021Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines, citing a prolonged downturn in global demand. Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global mining giant De Beers, saw its sales revenue drop by almost 50% last year. Botswana is the world's largest producer of diamonds by value.

2 days ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay |Will Ross

DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President KabilaCecilia Macaulay & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesJoseph Kabila is back in DR Congo after having voluntarily left the country in 2023The Congolese government has banned the media from reporting on the activities of former President Joseph Kabila and interviewing members of his party.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Natasha Booty |Will Ross

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for lifeNatasha Booty & Will RossAFPFaure Gnassingbé's family has ruled Togo for 58 years and his new role has no term limitsThe Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been sworn in as "President of the Council of Ministers" - a new post which is the highest office in the government's executive branch and has no official term limits. This follows constitutional reform that ended presidential elections, and introduced a parliamentary system.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Will Ross |Natasha Booty

At least seven people have been killed and 20 others injured after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. The charity said helicopter gunships dropped a bomb on the pharmacy of the hospital it runs in Old Fangak, Jonglei state, burning it down, before firing on the town for 30 minutes. A drone then bombed a local market, MSF said.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Ross

Seven killed in attack on South Sudan hospital and market, charity saysWill RossMSFMSF called the bombing "a clear violation of international humanitarian law"At least seven people have been killed and 20 others injured after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says.