Chadian protesters’ hellish ordeal in remote desert prison
N’Djamena – Dehydrated and whipped by scorching winds as their crowded truck snaked through the dunes, some drank urine... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Senegal opposition leader to face rape trial, lawyers says
Dakar – A Senegalese judge has ordered a prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to face trial for alleged rape,... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
WATCH | Prisoners cut open burglar window grills with hacksaw blades in an attempted prison escape
Cape Town – The department of correctional services on Wednesday praised prison wardens who foiled the escape of two... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Algeria frees opposition figure after vow to quit politics
Algiers – An Algerian businessman and activist imprisoned for urging a boycott of the country’s 2019 presidential election was... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
South Africa to stage joint naval drills with Russia, China
Johannesburg – South Africa, which has resisted taking sides following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, announced Thursday it will stage 10-day... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Parolee re-arrested for multiple criminal activities, including ATM bombings and hijacking
Cape Town – A 43-year-old parolee who was convicted and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for business robberies and... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Brother and sister sentenced for ritual murder and rape of two-year-old child
Cape Town – The Johannesburg high court reportedly handed siblings, Esther Brown and her brother Mike Brown three life... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Madande gives Zimbabwe dramatic ODI victory over Ireland
Harare – Clive Madande struck a four off the final ball of a rain-interrupted one-day international thriller in Harare... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Unrest grows as police crack down on protest in east DRC
Goma – A protest against an East African force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was violently... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career
Johannesburg – Hashim Amla ended his 22-year playing career on Wednesday, with his legacy secure as one of South... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
