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Mixed reactions as Algeria’s ex-president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84

Algiers – Abdelaziz Bouteflika who ruled Algeria for two decades before resigning in 2019 has died aged 84, leaving behind... Read more

19 Sep, 2021

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‘It’s hard to comprehend this tragedy,’ says Ramaphosa after Johannesburg mayor is killed in car accident

Johannesburg – The mayor of Johannesburg was killed in a car accident as he returned from campaigning with President Cyril... Read more

19 Sep, 2021

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Zuma continues to fight for his freedom, ex-Algeria leader dies: Here are your top news headlines

Jacob Zuma takes fight for his freedom beyond South Africa, and Algeria’s ex-president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84… Read... Read more

19 Sep, 2021

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Soweto, the President and the ANC’s ’empty promises’

Soweto – Sbusiso Mbele, just 14, runs joyfully after the presidential convoy shouting: “I wanna see Ramaphosa, he’s going to... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus

Equatorial Guinea tightens Covid-19 restrictions as third wave hits

Malabo – Equatorial Guinea on Friday stiffened measures to tackle Covid-19, citing a third wave of the pandemic in the... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

Jacob Zuma Parole

Jacob Zuma takes fight to rescind his imprisonment to African Court on Human and People’s Rights

Cape Town – Former president Jacob Zuma is turning to the African Court on Human and People’s Rights to... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

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Key dates in the life of Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Algiers – Key dates in the life of Algeria’s former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who died on Friday at the age... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

Jacob Zuma Parole

Jacob Zuma’s medical parole: ‘I got to hear about the decision once it was made,’ says Ramaphosa

Cape Town – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed reports that he was aware of the national commissioner... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

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DRC’s military solution to violence misses pathway to peace – report

Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi’s crackdown on rebel groups is having no discernible impact on attacks... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

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Hundreds of Malians protest Ecowas call for swift elections

Bamako – Hundreds of people demonstrated in Mali’s capital Bamako on Friday, demanding the nation’s military rulers be given more... Read more

18 Sep, 2021