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Gun attack on church in southwest Nigeria leaves at least 21 dead
Gunmen killed at least 21 people, including children, in an attack on a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria on Sunday, local officials said, in violence that drew widespread international condemnation. Read more…
At least 20 dead in new DRC massacre
At least 20 people have been killed in a new massacre in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern province of Ituri, a respected monitor said on Monday, adding that the notorious ADF militia was suspected. Read more…
AU head tells Putin Africans ‘victims’ of Ukraine conflict
African Union head Macky Sall on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take into account the suffering in African countries from food shortages caused by Moscow’s military campaign in Ukraine. Read more…
Fuel levy reduction can’t be extended forever, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the R1.50 fuel levy reduction cannot be extended forever, as it came at a significant cost to public finances. Read more…
IN DETAIL | SA President Cyril Ramaphosa mired in break-in mystery
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is embroiled in a growing scandal centred on the theft of cash from his sprawling cattle farm worthy of a spy thriller that has highlighted the leader’s wealth. Read more…
Nigeria’s ruling party battles disunity over 2023 election candidate
Nigeria’s ruling APC party starts primaries this week to choose its candidate for the 2023 election with President Muhammadu Buhari urging consensus to overcome divisions in the party ranks. Read more…
Ethiopia accuses aid agencies of delivering banned equipment to Tigray
Ethiopia called for tighter controls on aid shipments to the country’s war-stricken Tigray region as it accused aid agencies of delivering banned equipment that could be used by rebels and more fuel than is currently allowed. Read more…
Gauteng’s most wanted criminal shot dead during shoot-out with cops in KZN
Gauteng’s most wanted criminal Mbuso Ndabazovela Biyela has been killed during a shootout with police in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more…
Chad prosecutor seeks 2 years’ jail for opposition leaders
Chad’s public prosecutor on Monday said he was seeking two-year prison terms against six opposition leaders arrested after violent anti-French protests last month. Read more…
VIDEO | Kelly Khumalo spotted with bodyguards amid Senzo Meyiwa trial
South African songstress Kelly Khumalo was reportedly spotted walking around with bodyguards whilst shopping at Sandton City last week. Read more…
‘My health has taken a toll on me’ – Zahara cancels gigs
Award-winning South African singer/songwriter Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, took to social media over the weekend to announce that she had cancelled her gigs. Read more…
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