Gweru is a central Zimbabwean city, capital of Midlands, near the country’s geographic centre. It has historic roots dating to colonial-era settlements and serves as a regional hub for commerce and governance.
Protests in Kenya continue against a US-backed Ebola treatment facility near Nanyuki, with officials reporting deaths and a court ordering a halt to construction while US staff continue to arrive. Eyewitness accounts and police statements conflict over the cause of a death in custody.