Cape Town – From six lions being put down after escaping from a South African game reserve and terrorising people living nearby; to Nigeria’s spiralling insecurity becoming one of the most prominent items on the news agenda in recent times… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Six lions put down after escaping from South African game reserve and terrorising community
Six lions were put down after escaping from a South African game reserve and terrorising people living nearby, wildlife authorities said on Monday. Read more…
Nigeria’s spiralling insecurity: five essential reads
In recent times, security – or, more accurately, the lack of it – has been one of the most prominent items on the news agenda in Nigeria. Read more…
Car bomb kills five at Somalia hotel, police say
A powerful car bomb killed at least five people on Sunday outside a popular hotel in central Somalia, police and witnesses said, in an attack claimed by militants aligned with al-Qaeda. Read more…
DRC intelligence agents detain US journalist
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s intelligence service has detained US journalist Stavros Nicolas Niarchos after he allegedly approached armed groups in the country’s southeast, a senior government official said on Sunday. Read more…
Rebels withdraw from Chad peace talks
A host of Chadian rebel and political groups on Saturday withdrew from talks with the African nation’s military government, accusing it of seeking to destabilise peace efforts. Read more…
Police officer arrested for allegedly soliciting R200 bribe from a drug dealer
A police operation to stabilise crime in Umbilo, Durban reportedly led to the arrest of a police officer who was caught taking a bribe from a suspected drug dealer on Friday. Read more…
Ghana reports first cases of deadly Marburg virus
Two cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been identified in Ghana, the first time the Ebola-like disease has been found in the West African nation, health authorities announced on Sunday. Read more…
DNA leads to arrest of man who allegedly killed a teacher whose body was found in a shallow grave
A 25-year-old man has reportedly been arrested for the murder of a Limpopo teacher whose body was found in a shallow grave earlier this year. Read more…
Lalela Mswane enjoys lunch with her mom as she kicks off Miss Supranational reign
Newly crowned Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane spent some time with her mother on Sunday, as the two enjoyed lunch together before she kicked off her reign. Read more…
South Africa tour ‘big step in right direction’ for Pivac’s Wales
Wales coach Wayne Pivac said on Saturday his team had made progress despite losing their Test series against South Africa. Read more…
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