Cape Town – From SA’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma asking a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail; to William Ruto being declared winner of Kenya’s hard-fought presidential poll… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Jacob Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
South Africa’s ex-leader Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve a sentence that had triggered protests and looting. Read more…
Kenya’s William Ruto declared president-elect amid results chaos
Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared winner of Kenya’s hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results. Read more…
Pope urges help for drought-hit Somalia
Pope Francis on Sunday called for international help for Somalia to fight a “deadly” drought that the UN says has displaced one million people. Read more…
Prosecutors seek life in Central African Republic war crimes trial
Prosecutors are seeking life prison terms for three members of a powerful militia on trial for war crimes in the Central African Republic, according to documents seen by AFP. Read more…
Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says she is not moved, as her name kept popping up during the Hawks’ investigation of the July 2021 unrest. Read more…
Egyptians mourn 41 killed in Cairo Coptic church fire
Funerals were held in two Cairo churches Sunday evening for 41 victims of a fire that ripped through a Coptic Christian church during mass, forcing worshippers to jump out of windows. Read more…
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has reportedly launched an investigation after a video of Western Cape police officers brutally assaulting a man went viral on social media. Read more…
Police rescue newborn after mom gives birth under a bridge during cold and wet weather
Police in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, reportedly rescued a pregnant woman who gave birth under a bridge on Sunday during an extremely cold and rainy afternoon. Read more…
South African businessman Leeroy Sidambe reportedly issued a statement over the weekend denying that he left his wife, known as Mary Jane, to be with media personality Mihlali Ndamase. Read more…
Chippa inflict first loss on Orlando Pirates’ new ‘plumber’ coach
Perennial strugglers Chippa United shocked Orlando Pirates 1-0 on Sunday in a South African Premiership third-round match, condemning new Spanish coach Jose Riveiro to his first loss. Read more…
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