From a German paraglider dying in hospital after crashing into Lion’s Head; to rebels in Tigray starting to hand over heavy weapons…Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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German paraglider dies in hospital after crashing into Lion’s Head
A German paraglider who was airlifted to hospital after crashing into Lion’s Head on Tuesday has reportedly died from his injuries. Read more…
Tigray rebels start handing over heavy weapons
Tigrayan rebels said on Wednesday they have begun handing in their heavy weapons, a key part of a deal signed more than two months ago to end a deadly conflict in northern Ethiopia. Read more…
‘We can’t live like this’ – Mzansi reacts to Eskom’s load shedding stage 6 notice
Angry South Africans took to social media to express their anger after Eskom announced that it will implement stage 6 load shedding continuously from 16:00pm on Wednesday until further notice. Read more…
Troop toll from Mali jihadist clash rises to 14 dead
Fourteen Malian soldiers were killed in a clash with jihadists this week, the army said Thursday, giving a new toll. Read more…
‘Fancy lifestyle’ loading for call centre agent, 28, who bagged R72.9 million Powerball jackpot
A 28-year-old call centre agent became an instant multimillionaire after winning Tuesday’s Powerball jackpot. Read more…
China Foreign Minister urges greater African voice in global governance
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Wednesday that Africa should have a greater voice in the UN Security Council and other international bodies, long a demand of the continent’s leaders. Read more…
Thieves who walked out of Nedbank with R3 million sentenced to 15 years
One of the two men who allegedly pretended to be security guards and walked out of a bank with R3 million has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. Read more…
UN in South Sudan says three aid workers killed
Three aid workers have been murdered this month in conflict-battered South Sudan and a disputed border area, the UN’s emergency response agency said on Wednesday, calling on authorities to bring the killers to justice. Read more…
Justice Huni, the man accused of having an affair with South African actress, TV presenter and fashion designer, Enhle Mbali by his wife, Valentine Bango, has released a statement in which he denied the allegations levelled against him, saying that Mbali is “one of the boys”. Read more…
Kenyan rally driver to face murder charge
Kenyan prosecutors on Thursday said rally driver Maxine Wahome was facing a murder charge following the death of her boyfriend and fellow rally driver Asad Khan. Read more…
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