Cape Town – From at least 15 armed robbers storming Lakeside Mall in Benoni, Gauteng, and robbing a store; to the Nigerian army saying it has found one of the so-called “Chibok girls” who were kidnapped by Boko Haram eight years… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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All eyes on South Africa over neutral stance on Russia-Ukraine war
The South African government has been firm on its neutral stance on Russia’s war against Ukraine but might have to revisit its decision, as pressure mounts on SA diplomats, a report says. Read more…
Amnesty urges probe into ‘horrific’ ethnic massacre in Ethiopia
Amnesty International on Thursday called for an investigation into a massacre of more than 400 Amhara civilians in Ethiopia’s Oromia region last month, citing eyewitnesses who blamed a local rebel group for the killings. Read more…
Nigeria finds Chibok girl eight years after kidnap
The Nigerian army has found one of the so-called “Chibok girls” who were kidnapped by the jihadist group Boko Haram eight years ago, the third in recent weeks, military officials said on Wednesday. Read more…
Rare twin giraffes born in Kenya
Rare twins have been born to a Maasai giraffe in Nairobi’s national park, the Kenyan wildlife minister said on Tuesday. Read more…
‘This shows disregard for human life’ – Farmer intentionally drives over 2 kids and assaults another
A Mpumalanga farmer accused of running over two children with his car and assaulting another after accusing them of theft was reportedly denied bail at the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Read more…
US seeks billions in Africa investment, aid agency chief says
Washington wants to foster billions of dollars of investment in Africa, the head of its delegation to a US-Africa business summit that began in Morocco on Wednesday told AFP. Read more…
West Africa mediators discuss transition with Guinea junta
West African mediators met Guinea’s ruling junta on Wednesday for talks on a return to civilian rule, according to a regional bloc and state media. Read more…
Shots fired as gang of armed robbers storms a mall in Gauteng… two left injured
Gauteng police have reportedly launched a manhunt after 15 armed robbers stormed Lakeside Mall in Benoni on Wednesday afternoon and robbed a store. Read more…
‘Talent should be coupled with education’ – SA actor Bongani Gumede graduates from Wits
South African actor Bongani Gumede recently graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Gauteng. Read more…
WATCH | Orlando Pirates unveil new home and away jerseys for 2022/23 season
Orlando Pirates and leading global sportswear brand, Adidas unveiled a newly designed official Orlando Pirates Home and Away jersey for the 2022/23 season on Thursday. Read more…
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