At least 200 Algeria bathers sick after sea polluted
Nearly 200 people were hospitalised briefly after swimming on Saturday in seawater suspected to have been polluted at Teens... Read more
6 Jul, 2021
Over 60 migrants feared drowned off Tunisia in three days
More than 60 migrants of sub-Saharan origin have been lost at sea off Tunisia since Saturday, after two Europe-bound... Read more
6 Jul, 2021
The Jacob Zuma saga in detail
In a case that has left South Africa agog, investigators have slammed former president Jacob Zuma’s move to halt... Read more
6 Jul, 2021
South African journalists say held, ‘tortured’ in eSwatini
Two South African journalists were detained and “tortured” by security forces while on assignment in eSwatini, which has been... Read more
6 Jul, 2021
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed boasts of military might despite rebel gains
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says his government can easily recruit one million new fighters but wants to foster... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
Interpol issues ‘red notice’ against Jacob Zuma allies, the Guptas
South African prosecutors have announced a key step in their bid to extradite Indian-born brothers who are at the... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbabgo, ex-president Bedie set for talks
Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo, who returned home last month a decade after falling from power, will meet... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
Egypt: Megatanker that blocked Suez Canal to be released
Cairo – The megatanker retained by Egypt since it blocked the Suez Canal in March will be released on... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
South Africa police await new court orders on Jacob Zuma arrest
South Africa’s police minister on Monday said he was awaiting court instructions on whether to arrest ex-president Jacob Zuma,... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
At least four Mali soldiers die in attack
At least four soldiers in Mali have died in an attack by suspected jihadist gunmen near the border with... Read more
5 Jul, 2021
