South Africa tourism on edge with double impact of virus, riots
South Africa tourism is on the edge following a week of violent rioting and looting that risk deterring foreign... Read more
19 Jul, 2021
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
South Africa’s security agencies were blind to risk of unrest, say experts
Johannesburg – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said what many of his countrymen suspected: the violence and... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
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
In Senegal, giant sheep Ladoum prized for Eid
In Senegal, the giant sheep, Ladoum – a smooth-haired breed with curled horns that can reach imposing heights of... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
At least 13 dead in ‘fireball’ as petrol tanker explodes in Kenya
Nairobi – At least 13 people were killed and others seriously burned when a “huge fireball” engulfed a crowd... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
World Cup hopefuls Zambia sack coach Milutin Sredojevic
Lusaka – Zambia have fired Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic as they prepare for a tough World Cup qualifying programme from... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
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
South Africa shuts beaches, probes sea pollution after riots
Durban – South Africa authorities said on Saturday they were investigating possible pollution suspected to be linked to a spill... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
Jacob Zuma graft trial to resume despite deadly SA protests
Johannesburg – The dragging corruption trial of South Africa’s jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma resumes on Monday despite deadly violence... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
