Ethiopian Meron Hadero wins AKO Caine Prize

Ethiopian Meron Hadero says she is “in shock” after being announced as the winner of this year’s AKO Caine Prize for her short story, The Street Sweep.

Plus, Tunisia's President Kais Saied is accused of staging a coup after he sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament following violent protests over Covid.

And in Nigeria, the terrorism and treason trial of the detained secessionist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has been adjourned until October.

Photo: Meron Hadero. Courtesy of Meron Hadero.