Zambian authorities in the capital Lusaka want coffin sellers to move their business away from hospital

The business of selling coffins at the Hospital mortuary has been banned by the mayor of Lusaka Zambia, described as insensitive and likely to traumatise patients and their loved ones.

Ethiopia hopes the Firearm Administration and Control proclamation, passed into law by the country’s upper house of parliament on Thursday, will help curb insecurity in the country.

(Image: Patients and their relatives are reported to have complained. Credit: Getty Images)