Tanzania has decided to impose a tax on wigs and hair extensions.
Imported hair products will be charged a 25 per cent levy while an extra 10 per cent fee will apply to locally made wigs and hair extensions.
The legislation has been meet with mixed responses.
Supporters say it will help women keep their hair natural.
Meanwhile those against it say women are prevented wanting to look good.
Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board, officials said.
Israeli military says it killed Hamas official in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military on Monday killed a Hamas leader in southern Lebanon's Sidon area, it said in a statement.
Russia rules out territorial concessions on eve of US talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday ruled out territorial concessions to Ukraine, setting out a tough opening stance on the eve of talks on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump's team in Saudi Arabia.
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of expected high-stakes talks between American and Russian officials aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
Israel receives shipment of bombs, cleared by Trump
Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after US President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of predecessor Joe Biden, the defence ministry said.
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