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South Africa holds local polls set to challenge the ANC
Gunmen kill three security agents in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen have killed three security agents in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, a spokeperson said on Saturday, in the latest violence in the volatile region. Read more…
UN warns Libya must not split presidential and parliamentary polls
The UN mission in Libya has urged leaders to stick to the December 24 timeline for presidential and legislative polls it hopes will help stabilise the war-battered nation. Read more…
Tunisia says rescues 125 migrants
Tunisia’s coastguard has rescued 125 Europe-bound migrants since Saturday, the interior ministry said. Read more…
Central African Republic opposition parties reject national dialogue plans
The main Central African Republic opposition parties have rejected national dialogue plans announced by President Faustin Archange Touadera as he attempts to end eight years of conflict. Read more…
Moroccans rally against Covid health pass
Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday across Morocco to protest against a government-imposed coronavirus health pass, AFP reporters and local media reported. Read more…
Transnet shuts major fuel pipeline… as fire kills 3 after botched fuel theft
South Africa’s state logistics firm Transnet on Sunday temporarily closed its fuel pipeline in the eastern city of Durban after a fire broke out nearby, killing at least three people, the company said. Read more…
SARS slaps DJ Sbu with a whopping R15 million tax bill – report
South African award-winning musician and entrepreneur Sbusiso Leope better known as DJ Sbu is said to owe R15 million in taxes to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Read more
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