Cape Town – From the police in Gauteng arresting an alleged Boko Haram gang member; to Algeria dropping a case against a 14-year-old girl who was facing trial in connection with the country’s protests… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Police arrest suspected Boko Haram gang member in Gauteng
Police in Gauteng have reportedly arrested a 31-year-old man who has been on their “most wanted” list and is believed to be a member of the notorious Boko Haram gang in Mamelodi, Pretoria. Read more…
Ship captain sentenced to 20 months over Mauritius oil spill
The captain and first mate of a freighter that crashed into a coral reef off Mauritius, unleashing the Indian Ocean archipelago’s worst environmental disaster, were sentenced on Monday to 20 months’ jail. Read more…
Archbishop Tutu’s funeral set for January 1, his foundation says
The funeral of South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday, has been set for January 1, his foundation has announced. Read more…
DRC suicide attack: Death toll from hits 7
The death toll from the suicide attack in the eastern city of Beni, on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern border with Uganda, has risen to seven, officials said on Sunday. Read more…
South Africa records 5 604 new Covid-19 cases, 41 deaths
South Africa has recorded 5 604 new Covid-19 infections and 41 new Covid-19 related deaths, the National Department of Health said on Sunday. Read more…
Algeria drops ‘protest’ case against teenage girl
Algerian prosecutors have dropped a case against a 14-year-old girl who was facing trial in connection with the country’s pro-democracy Hirak protest movement, her lawyer told AFP on Monday. Read more…
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have warmed the hearts of many in a resurfaced clip of them dancing together. Read more…
Police arrest man, 35, who allegedly raped elderly woman, 62, and dozed off on Christmas day
A 35-year-old Free State man, who allegedly broke into a 62-year-old woman’s house while she was asleep and raped her on Christmas, has been arrested. Read more…
LOOK | Singer Brenden Praise’s love for his kids warms the hearts of his fans
South African singer and Idols SA season 9 finalist Brenden Praise has warmed the hearts of many in Mzansi with his undeniable love for his children. Read more…
Hamstring worry cost Olivier place for India Test: selector
Duanne Olivier was recovering from Covid-19 and had suffered a mild hamstring strain according to South African selection convener Victor Mpitsang explaining why he was omitted for the first Test against India at SuperSport Park. Read more…
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