China to appoint special envoy to Horn of Africa, says FM
Mombasa – China’s foreign minister Wang Yi announced on Thursday that Beijing would appoint a special envoy to the Horn... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Nearly 400 extrajudicial executions in DRC in November, UN says
Kinshasa – Nearly 400 extrajudicial executions took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo in November, including more than 10%... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Nigeria brands bandit gangs ‘terrorists’ in bid to curb violence
Lagos – Nigeria’s government on Wednesday labelled criminal bandit gangs blamed for mass kidnappings as terrorist groups in an... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Bid to toughen anti-gay laws fails in Senegal
Dakar – A bill introduced in Senegal’s parliament to toughen criminal penalties for homosexuals fell at the first hurdle on... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Algeria says envoy to France to resume duties
Algiers – Algeria’s ambassador to Paris is to return to his post after he was recalled in October following comments... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Missing hiker, 53, found dead on Table Mountain… police say he fell to his death
Cape Town – The body of a 53-year-old man was discovered on Table Mountain on Wednesday afternoon, said the... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Nigeria gunmen kidnap three Chinese dam workers, police say
Lagos – Gunmen have kidnapped three Chinese workers at a hydro-electric damn project in central Nigeria, with two local workers... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
‘Grave fears’ for hunger-striking Tunisia politician
Tunis – Tunisian doctors on Wednesday expressed “grave fears” for the health of former justice minister Noureddine Bhiri, who... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Metrorail lays charges after youths stone new train, damage driver’s window
Cape Town – Metrorail has reportedly opened a case of malicious damage to property after a group of youths... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
Nigerian man dies after allegedly swallowing drugs to hide them from police in Joburg
Cape Town – A 31-year old Nigerian man died in Johannesburg on Tuesday after allegedly swallowing drugs in an... Read more
6 Jan, 2022
