Cape Town – From President Cyril Ramaphosa authorising the deployment of 10 000 soldiers ahead of local municipal elections; to President Muhammadu Buhari saying at least 12 million Nigeria children are scared of going to school… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Cyril Ramaphosa authorises deployment of at least 10 000 troops to secure next week’s vote
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 10 000 soldiers to secure next week’s local government elections, parliament announced on Wednesday. Read more…
At least 12 million children ‘ traumatised and afraid’ to go to school in Nigeria, says Buhari
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said that 12 million children are scared of going to school in the country, where jihadists and heavily armed criminals have kidnapped hundreds of students for ransom. Read more…
Parties in South Africa’s local elections
A kaleidoscope of 325 parties will contest post-apartheid South Africa’s sixth local government elections on Monday. Read more…
‘Sigh of relief’ after assassination of ‘Boko Haram’ gang leader in Mamelodi
There is a sigh of relief following the assassination of an alleged “Boko Haram” gang leader in Mamelodi, Tshwane on Tuesday by a gunman known only as “John Wick”. Read more…
Local polls a test for the future for South Africa’s ANC
It is the final stretch before South Africa turns out to vote in local elections next Monday, and the African National Congress (ANC) is struggling with a harsh reality. Read more…
Nigerian religious police arrest man for ‘auctioning’ self
Islamic religious police in northern Nigeria arrested a man who put himself up for sale to escape biting poverty, a local official said on Wednesday. Read more…
African Union suspends Sudan over military coup
The African Union said on Wednesday it had suspended Sudan until civilian rule in the country is restored, saying it rejected the military takeover as an “unconstitutional” seizure of power. Read more…
Algerian gas to Spain will bypass Morocco, ministers say
Algeria will from now on deliver its natural gas to Spain exclusively through an undersea pipeline, ministers from both countries reportedly said on Wednesday, after Algiers abandoned use of a line through Morocco. Read more…
Social media influencer raises funds to help send Eastern Cape boy to initiation school
South African social media influencer and aspiring actress Lonalinamandla Bawuti has reportedly raised more than R80 000 for an underprivileged young boy from the Eastern Cape to attend initiation school in December. Read more…
Quinton de Kock’s refusal to take knee mystifies South Africa
Quinton de Kock’s refusal to take the knee at the T20 World Cup, despite the potential cost to his career, divided opinion in South Africa on Wednesday and highlighted persistent concerns about racism in sport. Read more…
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