Cape Town – From the daughter of former EFF secretary-general and attorney Godrich Gardee being found dead; to al-Shabaab jihadists storming an AU base in Somalia, leaving an unknown number of casualties… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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EFF confirms lawyer Godrich Gardee’s missing daughter has been found dead
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has confirmed that the body of the daughter of former party secretary-general and attorney Godrich Gardee has been found near Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Read more…
Al-Shabaab attacks AU base in Somalia, casualties reported
Heavily armed al-Shabaab jihadists stormed an African Union (AU) base in Somalia on Tuesday, triggering a fierce firefight that left an unknown number of casualties, a local military commander and witnesses said. Read more…
Petrol price to drop from Wednesday
The Mineral Resources and Energy Department has announced an adjustment to the fuel prices, with both grades of petrol set to decrease by 12 cents a litre. Read more…
Nigeria says seeking funding for gas pipeline to Morocco
Nigeria and Morocco are still securing funding for a huge pipeline project that aims to carry Nigeria’s gas to North Africa and onto European markets, the country’s petroleum minister said on Monday. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa admits workers losing trust in South African leadership
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday acknowledged mounting public frustration with South Africa’s leadership and institutions, two days after miners booed and drove him from a May Day celebration rally. Read more…
Rights group says Russian fighters killing civilians in CAR
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday said there was “compelling evidence” that Russian paramilitary troops were committing serious rights abuses and killing civilians in the Central African Republic. Read more…
Death toll in Nigeria building collapse rises to 10
The death toll from a building collapse in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos has risen to 10, including a young boy, officials said on Tuesday. Read more…
SA man among three arrested in Ohio for killing man, 36, using lethal injection – reports
A South African man, Anthony Theodorou, was reportedly arrested with two others in Ohio, in the United States, for allegedly killing a 36-year-old man, Timothy Hovanec, on April 24. Read more…
Cyril Ramaphosa pledges to help poor after May Day protest
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa promised on Tuesday to improve conditions for workers and the poor, saying he had heard the grievances of miners who drove him from a May Day celebration. Read more…
UN chief urges investment to help Niger fight jihadists
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to “fully invest” to help impoverished Niger fight jihadist insurgents threatening the government in Niamey and neighbouring countries. Read more…
WATCH | Trevor Noah makes SA proud as he hosts the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
South African-born comedian and The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah has made Mzansi proud after he entertained those in attendance at the prestigious White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington in the US on Saturday. Read more…
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