Politics

Ethiopia’s Tigray war spills into neighbouring regions

Addis Ababa – Rebels in Ethiopia’s war-hit Tigray have carried out operations against pro-government troops in neighbouring Afar region,... Read more

18 Jul, 2021

Politics

Sao Tome, African ‘model democracy’, votes in presidential elections

Libreville – Sao Tome and Principe, a tiny Portuguese-speaking island nation of some 210 000 inhabitants located in the Gulf... Read more

18 Jul, 2021

Politics

WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa joins post-riot clean-up campaign on #MandelaDay

Soweto – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa joined post-riot clean-up efforts on Sunday as his government warned against vigilantism and... Read more

18 Jul, 2021

News

‘No receipt, hard luck’: SA police seize suspected loot

South African police who watched helplessly while mobs went on a looting rampage last week, are now on a... Read more

17 Jul, 2021

News

PICS | South Africans clean up after shocking violent protests

Durban – Residents in South Africa on Saturday cleaned up shopping centres and stores looted during a week of shocking... Read more

17 Jul, 2021

Politics

eSwatini king appoints new PM as protests flare

Manzini –  The king of eSwatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, on Friday appointed a new prime minister, ignoring calls... Read more

17 Jul, 2021

News

IN FULL | #UnrestSA: ‘The human toll will take longer to repair,’ says Ramaphosa

Here is President Cyril Ramaphosa’s full speech in which he spoke about the riots and violence that have shaken... Read more

16 Jul, 2021

Politics

SA disorder culprits sought ‘popular insurrection’, says Ramaphosa

Cape Town – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday that those behind the riots and violence that... Read more

16 Jul, 2021

Politics

#UnrestSA: Phoenix becomes ‘racial’ flashpoint in Rainbow Nation

Durban – Armed residents kept warm by the fire while guarding a roadblock outside a township that has become... Read more

16 Jul, 2021

Politics

Ethiopia regions send troops to back fight with Tigray rebels

Addis Ababa  – Three Ethiopian regions previously untouched by the war in Tigray confirmed on Thursday they were deploying... Read more

16 Jul, 2021