Here are 10 stories to inform you about what is happening around Africa.
SA in shock as actor, producer Shona Ferguson, 47, dies
The South African arts and entertainment industry was left in shock on Friday following news that actor and producer, Shona Ferguson has died. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa hints at possible Cabinet reshuffle after SA unrest
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hinted at a possible “Cabinet reconfiguration” amid calls for him to axe some ministers in order to “restore the nation’s trust”, media reports say. Read more…
In Zimbabwe, Covid fallout includes crystal meth addiction
Crystal meth use is adding to a cocktail of woes accompanying the coronavirus pandemic – economic hardship, unemployment, poverty and desperation. Read more…
‘Professional bragger’: The rise of viral Kenyan star Elsa Majimbo
Please don’t call her an influencer: Elsa Majimbo prefers “comedian and social media sensation”.
At the age of 20 Majimbo is a digital diva with a carefully cultivated image courted by international brands and praised by Rihanna and Beyonce – all just over a year after launching her career with a smartphone and a bag of chips. Read more…
ICC lifts arrest warrant for I Coast ex first lady Simone Gbagbo
The International Criminal Court has dropped its arrest warrant for Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo over post-election violence that killed thousands in 2010-2011, according to a decision made public on Thursday. Read more…
‘We’ve had enough’: South Sudan civil society demands action for change
A coalition of South Sudanese civil society groups has launched a public campaign to demand political change after 10 turbulent and often bloody years of independence, declaring: “We have had enough”. Read more…
Scientists create embryos to save northern white rhino
Scientists working to bring back the functionally extinct northern white rhino announced they had successfully created three additional embryos of the subspecies, bringing the total to 12. Read more…
Siya Kolisi says referee ‘disrespected’ him, Australia defend Berry
South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi on Friday fanned the flames of a refereeing storm ahead of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions by claiming Australian Nic Berry “disrespected” him last weekend. Read more…
Nigeria body admits ‘lapses’ over athletes’ drug tests
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) on Thursday admitted “lapses” on its part over the disqualification of 10 athletes from Tokyo Olympics for not complying with out-of-competition drug testing requirements. Read more…
Tunisian MP critical of president’s power grab arrested
Tunisian security forces on Friday arrested a member of parliament who condemned President Kais Saied’s power grab as a “military coup”, his party said. Read more…
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