Food-crisis spectre haunts 600 000 in Niger, UN says
Niamey – The United Nations on Sunday warned that the Tillaberi region of western Niger was facing a “major food... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
Cyril Ramaphosa: 67% of managerial positions in SA are held by men compared to 33% by women
Cape Town – Although South Africa has made progress in promoting equality for women in areas like government, civil... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
Gunmen storm clinic in Mbombela… pepper spray, assault, rob patients and staff
Cape Town – Gunmen reportedly stormed a clinic in Mpumalanga over the weekend and attacked staff and patients before... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
Sea pollution after SA riots an ‘environmental catastrophe’
Johannesburg – South African government on Sunday said the sea pollution linked to a spill from a chemical plant attacked... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
As Tutu turns 90, SA fetes, but misses anti-apartheid icon’s voice
Johannesburg – As Desmond Tutu turns 90 on Thursday, he remains indisputably the moral voice of South Africa. But age... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
Jihadist leader killed in Moz; Algeria recalls ambassador to France: Here are your top news headlines
From a jihadist leader and 18 rebels being killed in Mozambique, to Algeria recalling its ambassador to France as... Read more
4 Oct, 2021
Nigeria jihadists attack surrendered rivals in camp
Kano – Islamic State-allied jihadists have attacked a camp housing surrendered rivals from Boko Haram in the country’s northeast, the... Read more
3 Oct, 2021
Libya raid against migrants kills one, wounds 15, says UN
Tripoli – Sweeping raids in Libya targeting mostly irregular migrants left at least one person dead, 15 wounded and 4... Read more
3 Oct, 2021
Algeria recalls ambassador to France as tensions rise
Algiers – Algeria on Saturday rejected “inadmissible interference” in its affairs, hours after recalling its ambassador from Paris following comments... Read more
3 Oct, 2021
Nigeria looks to revive ailing palm oil sector
Okomu – Standing beside the piles of dark red palm fruits ready for crushing for their essence, Nigerian farmer... Read more
3 Oct, 2021
