From a parolee being re-arrested for multiple criminal activities, including ATM bombings and hijacking; to police cracking down on protests against east DRC force… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Parolee re-arrested for multiple criminal activities, including ATM bombings and hijacking
A 43-year-old parolee who was convicted and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for business robberies and carjacking has been arrested again for multiple criminal activities. Read more…
Police crack down on protest against east DRC force
A protest against an east African force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was violently dispersed by police in Goma on Wednesday, AFP correspondents saw. Read more…
Brother and sister sentenced for ritual murder and rape of two-year-old child
The Johannesburg high court reportedly handed siblings, Esther Brown and her brother Mike Brown three life sentences for the brutal murder of two-year-old Josephine Bombando on Wednesday. Read more…
Deforestation imperils famed DRC reserve as refugees flood in
Acrid smoke swirls amid the buzzing of dozens of chainsaws under the majestic Nyiragongo volcano, producing scenes of devastation in the heart of the lush natural treasure in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more…
South Africa to stage joint naval drills with Russia, China
South Africa, which has resisted taking sides following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, announced Thursday it will stage 10-day joint maritime drills with Russia and China next month. Read more…
Uber resumes services in Tanzania
Ride-hailing giant Uber has resumed its services in Tanzania, it said on Wednesday, settling a fare dispute with the government. Read more…
WATCH | Prisoners cut open burglar window grills with hacksaw blades in an attempted prison escape
The department of correctional services on Wednesday praised prison wardens who foiled the escape of two prisoners from the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria. Read more…
Kenya’s school reform is entering a new phase in 2023 – but the country isn’t ready
The start of the 2023 school year in Kenya marks an important occasion: the first cohort of pupils to adopt a new curriculum in 2017 are entering junior secondary school. Read more…
In another edition of bathroom talk with Somizi, the South African media personality says he found the remarks made by Khanyi Mbau about urban sangomas and anxiety “to be disturbing”. Read more…
All-time great Hashim Amla ends long playing career
Hashim Amla ended his 22-year playing career on Wednesday, with his legacy secure as one of South Africa’s all-time cricketing greats. Read more…
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