Happening around the World: Tributes continue pouring following the sudden death of BBC TV presenter Komla Dumor at his home in London at the age of 41 after he suffered a heart attack. Ghana-born Dumor was a presenter for BBC World News and its Focus on Africa programme. One of Ghanas best-known journalists, he joined the BBC as a radio broadcaster in 2007 after a decade of journalism in Ghana. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said on Twitter that his country had lost one of its finest ambassadors. BBC Global News Director Peter Horrocks called Dumor a leading light of African journalism who would be deeply missed. -A new Egyptian constitution wins the backing of 98.1% of voters with a turnout of 38.6% in last weeks referendum, officials say. -South Sudans military recaptures the key town of Bor from rebel forces, with Uganda confirming it helped in the operation. -South Africas weak rand is drawing few complaints from foreign tourists who these days get more bang for their tourist bucks. -US Secretary of State John Kerry welcomes a decision by Syrias main political opposition group to attend next weeks peace talks in Switzerland. -At least 20 soldiers are killed and 24 injured in a bomb attack on an army convoy in north-western Pakistan, which the Taliban say they carried out. -Gabon earn a 1-0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo to move to the top of Group D at the African Nations Championship. -Yaya Toure helps Manchester City become the quickest side to score 100 goals in a Premier League season. -BBC News
Posted on: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 07:49:08 +0000
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