Tanzanian lecturer Melkisedek Kaijage charged with terrorism after his arrest over anti-government protests

A Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism. Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared at a magistrate’s court to request bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed. He was among…

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’

On Friday, Western Cape high court judge Andre le Grange halted the parliamentary committee from proceeding with its hearings “pending the determination by this court of the applicant’s review” – a reference to Ramaphosa’s case against the panel. The ruling effectively buys more time for Ramaphosa – time in which the president hopes he will…

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Psychology says taking more short holidays may make you happier than one long vacation

Taking more short holidays may make you happier For many travellers, the dream holiday means a two-week international trip planned months in advance. However, as per psychologists and behavioural scientists, if you are chasing lasting happiness rather than simply ticking destinations off a bucket list, several shorter holidays spread throughout the year may offer greater…

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‘Cockroach’ protests spread across India as leading activist ends hunger strike

An activist has ended his 26-day hunger strike that helped to galvanize India’s youth-led “Cockroach” protests, turning them into one of the most sustained challenges to the country’s leadership in years. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But demonstrators vowed Friday to press on despite Sonam…

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