Tunis journalist to be jailed for ‘insulting’ president
Tunis – A Tunisian military court sentenced a journalist to four months in prison on Friday for “insulting” President... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the grim banality of rape
Masisi – In the violence-torn east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rape has become a terrible banality. One... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
HRW asks Cameroon to protect prisoners from cholera
Libreville – Human Rights Watch on Saturday asked Cameroon to protect prisoners from a cholera outbreak, saying at least six... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Esther Mahlangu assault and robbery: One suspect out on bail, the other remains in custody
Cape Town – One of the suspects arrested in connection with the robbery and attack of world-renowned Ndebele artist... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Man who robbed PEP store with a toy gun sentenced to 15 years in prison – reports
Cape Town – A 36-year-old Zimbabwean national Prince Ncube was reportedly sentenced to 15 years by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Gambia vote to consolidate democracy as president eyes boost
Banjul – Gambians vote for lawmakers on Saturday in legislative elections that should consolidate a young democracy and may... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Mali army says 19 ‘terrorists’, 3 armed groups eliminated
Bamako – Nineteen “terrorists” and three armed groups have been eliminated by Malian forces in operations against jihadists since... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Rival forces in South Sudan clash again
Juba – Fresh fighting erupted on Friday between government and opposition forces in South Sudan just days after both... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Shock as staff member at Primrose Park Primary shot dead on her way to work
Cape Town – A 61-year-old woman was reportedly shot and killed in Manenberg, Cape Town on Friday while on... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
Who’s behind Nigeria’s high-profile train attack?
Lagos – For a decade, northwest and central Nigeria have been ravaged by criminal gangs known as bandits who raid... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
