Cape Town – From Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine being placed under house arrest; to Ghana threatening airlines with fines if they fly in unvaccinated passengers… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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SA could be removed from UK’s travel red list ‘soon’ – report
The UK is reportedly set to scrap its red list, which bans visitors from countries it deems to have a high risk associated with Covid-19 as soon as Tuesday. Read more…
Covid-19: Ghana to charge airlines $3 500 per unvaccinated passenger, report says
Ghana airport has reportedly said that it will fine airlines if they fly in passengers who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 or who test positive for the coronavirus upon arrival. Read more…
Two Pfizer jabs give 70% protection from Omicron, SA study shows
Two shots of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine offers around 70% protection against severe disease from Omicron, according to results of a study published on Tuesday in South Africa. Read more…
South Africa records 13 992 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths
South Africa recorded 13 992 new Covid-19 infections, bringing the country’s cumulative number of Covid-19 cases to 3 180 785, the National Department of Health said on Monday. Read more…
Kenyan court suspends mandatory vaccination order
A Kenyan court on Tuesday suspended a government order to prevent those who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from accessing services and entering public places such as national parks, bars and restaurants. Read more…
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine ‘under house arrest’
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Tuesday that police had surrounded his residence and put him under house arrest ahead of a planned campaign rally for a local by-election. Read more…
French soldiers lower flag after years in Mali’s Timbuktu
French troops were preparing to leave the Malian city of Timbuktu on Tuesday, in a symbolic departure more than eight years after Paris first intervened in the conflict-torn Sahel state. Read more…
Police arrest 3 people in possession of cash and several bank cards in Cape Town
Three people in possession of cash and several bank and SASSA cards belonging to different cardholders were arrested in Cape Town on Saturday morning. Read more…
Fourth time lucky: Kim Kardashian passes ‘baby bar’ law exam
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has passed a law exam in California that puts her one step closer to becoming a lawyer, she said on Monday. Read more…
SEE: What South African celebs are saying after Lewis Hamilton’s ‘shocking’ defeat
British racing driver and seven-time Formula One (F1) world champion Lewis Hamilton left the hearts of many Mzansi celebrities torn after he lost his F1 title to Max Verstappen on Sunday. Read more…
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