Jailed Egypt hunger striker says ‘doing well’ in letter
Cairo – Jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has written he is “doing well” and is taking liquids after... Read more
15 Nov, 2021
Gaddafi son wants to run for Libya presidency; Tunisians protest against ‘coup’ | Here are your top news headlines
Cape Town – From Seif al-Islam Gaddafi registering to run in Libya’s December presidential polls; to More than 1... Read more
15 Nov, 2021
South Africa pulls plug on Miss Universe contender over Palestine
Johannesburg – The South African government said on Sunday it was dissociating itself from a decision by the reigning... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
South Africa hails ‘successful’ coal ‘phase-down’ deal
Johannesburg – Coal-dependent South Africa on Sunday welcomed the outcome of the Glasgow climate conference at which the language... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
Man, 24, held for murder after girlfriend discovers human remains in his fridge
Cape Town – A 24-year-old man has reportedly been arrested for murder following the discovery of human remains stashed... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
Ugandan AU troops convicted of killing civilians in Somalia
Nairobi – Five Ugandan soldiers serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia have been found guilty of killing... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
Egypt’s Sisi looks to new desert capital to cement legacy
New Administrative Capital – An opulent presidential palace, a brand new parliament, a regal opera house and spacious parks... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
Legendary novelist Wilbur Smith dies at home in Cape Town aged 88
Johannesburg – Internationally acclaimed author Wilbur Smith died at his home in South Africa on Saturday after a decades-long... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
1 000s rally in DRC; Sudan security forces kill at least 5 | Here are your top news headlines
Cape Town – From thousands rallying in the capital of the DRC to demand a neutral poll body; to... Read more
14 Nov, 2021
At least 3 Nigerian troops killed as scores of Jihadists ambush military convoy
Kano – At least three Nigerian troops died when scores of jihadists ambushed a military convoy in northeastern Yobe state,... Read more
13 Nov, 2021
