Countries At least 81 killed in Nigeria in suspected Boko Haram attack – officials Kano – At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists... Read more 4 Sep, 2024
Countries WATCH | Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘shot in the leg by police’ Nairobi – Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, a leading critic of authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in the... Read more 4 Sep, 2024
Business Ramaphosa urges China to narrow trade deficit as he meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the trade deficit between South Africa and China to be... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
Countries Why Lagos’ protests faltered: Economic disparities, govt crackdown dampen rallies Lagos – Four years ago, Lagos was the epicentre of the largest anti-government demonstrations in Nigeria’s modern history when... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
Countries At least 129 dead in DRC jail break attempt, several women raped Kinshasa – At least 129 people were killed during a weekend prison break attempt at the largest jail in... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
World US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane Miami — The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican Republic and flew... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
Countries ‘Her condition looks serious’ – Ugandan Olympian in intensive care after partner ‘set her on fire’ Nairobi – A Ugandan Olympian is in intensive care in a Kenyan hospital after being doused with petrol and... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
World Two children injured in knife attack at Czech school Prague — Czech police said two children were injured in a knife attack by a pupil at a primary... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
News 60% of African youth eye emigration as corruption threatens future – poll Johannesburg – Sixty percent of African youth are looking to leave because unchecked corruption threatens their future, according to... Read more 3 Sep, 2024
Business African nations can do more to benefit from ties with China Theo Neethling, University of the Free State China’s relationship with Africa is vital to Beijing’s efforts to expand its... Read more 3 Sep, 2024