Mali ex-rebels reject potential Russian mercenary deal
Bamako – Former separatists in Mali on Thursday said they opposed a potential government deal with Russian mercenary group... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
‘No fake news can stop us from victory in the 2021 local govt elections,’ says EFF
Cape Town – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has dismissed as “fake news” a social media post claiming that... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
SA’s top court stands by order to jail Jacob Zuma: What does this mean?
Johannesburg – South Africa’s highest court on Friday stood by its order to imprison Jacob Zuma, accusing the former president... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
Mining execs hold ‘promising’ talks with Guinea strongman
Conakry – Mining executives in Guinea said they were reassured on Thursday after meeting Lieutenant-Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who seized... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
ConCourt dismisses Jacob Zuma’s rescission application with costs
Cape Town – The Constitutional Court has dismissed with costs, former president Jacob Zuma’s rescission application, saying he did... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
ANC in dire straits ahead of local poll
Johannesburg – The African National Congress (ANC), struggling to erase Jacob Zuma’s taint of corruption, is hobbling toward South... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
Jacob Zuma to know his fate today as ConCourt rules on his rescission application
Cape Town – The Constitutional Court is on Friday expected to pronounce on the battle between former president Jacob... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
Somali president withdraws PM’s powers in escalating row
Mogadishu – The feud between Somalia’s top leadership escalated on Thursday after the president announced he was suspending the... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
Ecowas calls for Guinea elections in six months, sanctions coup leaders
Accra – West African leaders on Thursday imposed sanctions on Guinea’s coup leaders and called for elections in six... Read more
17 Sep, 2021
‘Horrific killings, rapes, looting against Eritrean refugees in Tigray are clear war crimes,’ HRW says
Addis Ababa – Eritrean refugees caught up in the months-long war in Ethiopia have suffered abuses, including executions and rape... Read more
16 Sep, 2021
