From a South African soldier being attacked by a hyena to Zimbabwe taking steps to clean up its balance sheet and its image by making payments to major creditors… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Seeking to change deadbeat image, Zimbabwe pays debt
After 20 years of not paying its debts, Zimbabwe is taking steps to clean up its balance sheet and its image by making payments to major creditors. Read more…
South African soldier in hospital after hyena attack
A South African soldier was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a hyena at the Sand River shooting range in Mpumalanga on September 6. Read more…
DRC leader seeks review of mining deals with China
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has called for a review of mining contracts signed with China in 2008 by his predecessor, saying he wanted to get fairer deals. Read more…
Tunisia’s president Kais Saied says necessary to amend constitution
Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced plans to amend the constitution and form a new government months after he dismissed the prime minister and suspended parliament in moves his critics called a coup. Read more…
Controversy after Libya speaker ratifies presidential election law
Libyan parliament speaker Aguila Saleh has ratified a law governing the country’s upcoming presidential election, sparking criticism from MPs and politicians who say he failed to follow due process. Read more…
Hundreds demonstrate against Chad junta
Hundreds demonstrated on Saturday against Chad’s junta amid tight security in the capital N’Djamena, as tension grips the country following the April death of former president Idriss Deby Itno. Read more…
Family of Tunisian MP on jail hunger strike fear for his health
Relatives of jailed Tunisian MP Yassine Ayari who is suffering from an ulcer voiced concern about his health on Saturday, four days after he began a hunger strike. Read more…
Don’t impose sanctions on Guinea junta, says opposition leader
A leading figure in Guinea’s opposition on Saturday urged regional bloc Ecowas not to impose economic sanctions on Guinea’s new military regime, describing the recent coup as a “welcome development”. Read more…
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter talks depression… says she wants ‘to feel normal again’
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, recently took to social media to write candidly about her journey with depression, revealing how at some point it left her “feeling absolutely worthless”. Read more…
Coetzee leads Bulls to record Currie Cup final triumph over Sharks
Former Springbok Marcell Coetzee scored a crucial try as he led the Bulls to record 44-10 triumph over the Sharks in a surprisingly one-sided South African Currie Cup final on Saturday. Read more…
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