Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso pounds patriotic drum in anti-jihadist fight

Ouagadougou – With flags, appeals to patriotism and reminders of its revered revolutionary leader, Burkina Faso has been calling... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Countries

Kidnapped Durban motorist pays hijackers R20 000 to spare his life

Cape Town – A Durban man who was allegedly kidnapped over the weekend reportedly paid hijackers R20 000 to... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Algeria

Musicians in French-speaking Africa eye global market through streaming

Abidjan – The wildfire popularity of streaming platforms has hoisted Nigerian and other artists from English-speaking Africa to unprecedented... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Arts and Leisure

‘We bought our first house’ – ‘Idols SA’ season 17 winner Berry Trytsman celebrates purchasing new home

Cape Town – South African singer and winner of Idols SA season 17, Berry Trytsman, was full of smiles... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Benin

A greener ride: West Africans switch on to electric motorbikes

Cotonou – Beninese hairdresser Edwige Govi makes a point these days of using electric motorbike taxis to get around... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Countries

Cyril Ramaphosa demands climate aid from rich world in UK state visit

London – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged rich nations to help save vulnerable ones from climate... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Countries

South Africa prison service opposes Jacob Zuma’s return to jail

Johannesburg – South Africa’s prison service, which ordered the release of former president Jacob Zuma on medical grounds, said... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Arts and Leisure

‘Pitbulls are a NO-NO’ – Thuli Phongolo shares her stance on the heated pit bull debate

Cape Town – South African actress and disc jockey Thuli Phongolo made her stance clear on the ongoing debate... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Countries

In key east DRC city, life continues despite rebel push

Coma – Armed rebels have advanced to just a few dozen kilometres away, but in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s... Read more

24 Nov, 2022

Countries

Prickly pear producers predict cacti cosmetics cash-in

Zelfen – Rows of sprawling cacti fill a valley in central Tunisia, where producers are hoping the spiky fruit... Read more

24 Nov, 2022