Cape Town – From Guinea’s ousted ex-president returning home after treatment abroad; to rival forces clashing again in South Sudan… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Esther Mahlangu assault and robbery: One suspect out on bail, the other remains in custody
One of the suspects arrested in connection with the robbery and attack of world-renowned Ndebele artist Esther Mahlangu was reportedly given bail of R3 000 by… Read more
Man who robbed PEP store with a toy gun sentenced to 15 years in prison – reports
A 36-year-old Zimbabwean national Prince Ncube was reportedly sentenced to 15 years by the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court this week after he was found guilty of business… Read more
HRW asks Cameroon to protect prisoners from cholera
Human Rights Watch on Saturday asked Cameroon to protect prisoners from a cholera outbreak, saying at least six inmates had died in the country’s second largest jail since… Read more
Nine killed in gas explosion in east Algeria
Nine people were killed and 16 others injured in a gas explosion in eastern Algeria which caused a three-storey building to collapse on Thursday, national television said…. Read more
Shock as staff member at Primrose Park Primary shot dead on her way to work
A 61-year-old woman was reportedly shot and killed in Manenberg, Cape Town on Friday while on her way to work. According to News24, the woman was… Read more
Who’s behind Nigeria’s high-profile train attack?
For a decade, northwest and central Nigeria have been ravaged by criminal gangs known as bandits who raid villages, kill and kidnap for ransom. Last week, a string… Read more
Gambia vote to consolidate democracy as president eyes boost
Gambians vote for lawmakers on Saturday in legislative elections that should consolidate a young democracy and may see President Adama Barrow strengthen his power after winning re-election… Read more
Rival forces in South Sudan clash again
Fresh fighting erupted on Friday between government and opposition forces in South Sudan just days after both sides pledged to uphold a ceasefire and try to save… Read more
Guinea’s ousted ex-president returns after treatment abroad
Guinea’s ousted ex-president Alpha Conde returned to the country on Friday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, the ruling junta said. Conde… Read more
Kenyan marathon champ Chepngetich eyes faster time at worlds
Defending world champion Ruth Chepngetich predicted ever-advancing times in the women’s marathon after being named Friday in the Kenyan team for this summer’s World Athletics Championships. The… Read more
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