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Jacob Zuma is home ‘but he isn’t the charming, ever-laughing JZ who is full of jokes’, says nephew
Former South African president Jacob Zuma, who was discharged from hospital on Wednesday last week, is reportedly unwell, and grand plans to celebrate his return home have apparently been put on hold. Read more…
At least 113 Ennahdha members resign amid Tunisia political crisis
More than 100 members of Tunisia’s Ennahdha party announced on Saturday their resignation from the Islamist-inspired party over “bad choices” by their chief that had deepened the country’s political crisis. Read more…
Sudan ruling body chief pledges reforms to army
The general who heads Sudan’s ruling transitional authority on Sunday pledged to reform the army, days after a failed coup. Read more…
New lava lake lets DRC volcano ‘breathe’, experts say
The reappearance of a lava lake in the crater of the Nyiragongo volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is a good sign, experts said on Sunday, four months after a major eruption killed 32 people. Read more…
Jewel of Roman Empire lies neglected, shunned by tourists in Libya chaos
Once among the Roman Empire’s most beautiful cities, Leptis Magna lies neglected and shunned by tourists after a decade of war, but some see its potential for rebirth. Read more…
Togo’s bishops condemn closure of churches over Covid-19
Bishops in Togo on Saturday condemned a recent decision by the government to close places of worship after a surge in Covid-19 cases. Read more…
Algeria postpones trial of Bouteflika’s brother, cites ‘psychological condition’
A court in the Algerian capital on Sunday postponed the corruption trial of the younger brother of ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who died this month, local media reported. Read more…
Thousands rally against Tunisian president’s ‘coup’
At least 2 000 Tunisians rallied in the capital on Sunday to protest against President Kais Saied’s recent steps to tighten his grip on power, labelling it “a coup d’etat”. Read more…
Springboks sticking with the kicking for All Blacks rematch
The world champion Springboks have pledged to stick with their kicking game, despite being on a three-match losing streak, giving New Zealand plenty to work on ahead of their rematch next weekend. Read more…
‘I’ve no personal affiliation with the Oppenheimer family,’ says Pearl Modiadie
South African media personality, Pearl Modiadie, has denied claims that her child’s father is a member of the Oppenheimers, a South African multi-billion rand family. Read more…
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