Cape Town – From the Automobile Association calling on the government to urgently review fuel prices; to Nigerian police rescuing dozens of people from a church basement... Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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AA calls on SA govt to urgently intervene as new fuel prices set to kick in on Wednesday
The Automobile Association (AA) has reportedly called on the government to urgently review fuel prices in the country, saying it is concerned about the impact the fuel hike would have on consumers. Read more…
Nigeria police rescue dozens, including children, held in church
Nigerian police have rescued dozens of people, including many children, from a church basement where they had been told to wait for what they believed would be second coming of Christ, police said. Read more…
One SA Movement leader Mmusi Maimane and DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille have criticised former president Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla after she seemingly compared Thuli Madonsela to a gorilla online. Read more…
DRC drug manufacturing plan sparks safety concerns
Sitting at his desk overlooking a pharmaceutical factory floor on the outskirts of the Congolese capital Kinshasa, Joss Ilunga Dijimba, 52, cracked a jovial smile. Read more…
West African bloc lifts Mali sanctions, agrees on Burkina transition
West African leaders on Sunday lifted sanctions on Mali’s military regime, accepting a March 2024 return to civilian rule and agreed to allow Burkina Faso two years for its transition back to democracy. Read more…
‘It is very sad’ – Former Springbok Breyton Paulse’s mom and aunt drown in Hermanus
Former Springbok Breyton Paulse’s mother and aunt reportedly drowned after being washed off a habour wall by waves on Sunday. Read more…
DRC declares end to latest Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo declared its latest Ebola outbreak over on Monday, the World Health Organisation said, more than two months after the virus re-emerged in the country’s northwest. Read more…
‘Fragile situation’ as Libya anger boils over living conditions
Libya’s rival leaders were under growing street pressure on Saturday after protesters stormed parliament as anger exploded over deteriorating living conditions and political deadlock. Read more…
SEE | ‘When all is said and done, but you stand’ – Zahara gives herself a pat on the back
South African award-winning singer, Zahara has indicated that she is still standing tall despite her trouble-riddled life. Read more…
Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires
South Africa are likely to recall first choice fly-half Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales on Saturday. Read more…
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