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Regional states to hold emergency talks on South Sudan tensions
Regional African body IGAD said it planned to hold emergency talks on Monday to discuss the situation in South Sudan after deadly fighting between rival factions of Vice President Riek Machar’s party. Read more…
SADC launches military mission to help fight jihadists in Mozambique
Southern African countries on Monday inaugurated a regional military mission to help Mozambique take back control of its gas-rich northern province from jihadists that have been rampaging across towns and villages for nearly four years. Read more…
Russian tourists fly in to Egypt’s Red Sea resorts after 6-year ban
A Russian tourist flight from Moscow landed in an Egyptian Red Sea resort on Monday for the first time since the October 2015 jihadist bombing of a Russian airliner, a civil aviation official said. Read more…
Suspected jihadists kill 40 villagers in Mali, 12 troops in Burkina
Suspected jihadists massacred more than 40 civilians in northern Mali and killed 12 troops in an ambush in neighbouring Burkina Faso, officials said on Monday, highlighting the security crisis gripping the two fragile states. Read more…
Jacob Zuma’s graft trial likely to be postponed as he remains in hospital
Former president Jacob Zuma’s anticipated appearance at the Pietermaritzburg High Court for his arms deal case on Tuesday, August 10, is in doubt, as he remains in hospital. Read more…
Is David Mabuza fit to hold office?… ANC debates after his Russia trip
The African National Congress (ANC) is reportedly debating whether Vice President David Mabuza is medically fit to hold office following his return from Russia last week. Read more…
WATCH | Jacob Zuma’s son says he has lost faith in SA’s justice system
Former president Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane, says he has lost hope and faith in the country’s justice system – this, as his father’s arms deal court case is set to resume in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday. Read more…
Djibouti’s hidden rock art offers window to the past
From a distance, the black cliffs appear featureless, scorched by a blazing desert sun. But up close, the basalt reveals engravings of giraffe, ostrich and antelope made 7 000 years ago. Read more…
‘Time has come for Jacob Zuma to spit the truth as he knows it,’ his foundation says
Former president Jacob Zuma is “ready to tell the truth”, his foundation has reportedly said, adding that there would be no delay when his arms deal court case begins on Tuesday, August 10. Read more…
Springboks recall forward Louw for Tests against Argentina
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber on Sunday announced a 42-man squad, including recalled prop Wilco Louw, for two home Rugby Championship matches against Argentina on August 14 and 21 in Gqeberha. Read more…
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