From the Kenyan government threatening pilots on strike with disciplinary action; to Raymond Ackerman confirming he’s still alive after rumours alleging that he died…Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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Kenya govt threatens striking pilots with disciplinary action
Pilots on strike at Kenya Airways will face disciplinary action if they don’t return to work immediately, the government said Sunday, with thousands of passengers stranded for a second day after dozens of fresh flight cancellations. Read more…
South African businessman, and owner of the Pick ‘n Pay supermarket group, Raymond Ackerman, found himself in a peculiar position of having to make a video to confirm that he is still alive, after rumours of his death spread across social media on Monday. Read more…
‘Why are we here?’: Climate activists shunted to COP27 sidelines
Ugandan youth activist Nyombi Morris arrived in Egypt for the UN’s COP27 climate summit with high hopes of being part of the campaign for environmental justice. Read more…
Phala Phala farm probe: Panel to report in 30 days after Cyril Ramaphosa’s response
An independent inquiry panel investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over an alleged cover-up of a heist at his farmhouse in 2020, is expected to report its findings at the end of November. Read more…
UN food agency under strain in Malawi as refugees flee DRC
The UN’s World Food Programme said on Sunday it is facing intense pressure as increasing numbers of refugees arrive in Malawi after fleeing unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more…
Former gang boss shot dead in Cape Town… residents ‘anxious as they expected retaliation’
The former leader of a Capetonian gang known as ‘Americans’, Kaldimola ‘Dimes’ Madatt, fell victim to an alleged gang hit, dying after he was reportedly shot 11 times. Read more…
Journalist detained in Senegal on ‘national security’ charges
The director of a news site critical of Senegal’s government has been detained by police in Dakar over accusations he distributed information “liable to harm” national security, according to his lawyer. Read more…
Jailed Egypt dissident on ‘water strike’ as UK vows support
Jailed Egyptian dissident Alaa Abdel Fattah has stopped drinking water, his family said on Sunday, escalating his hunger strike as world leaders arrive in the country for the COP27 climate summit. Read more…
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies admits to cheating on his wife
Springbok fly-half, Elton Jantjies has reportedly admitted to his wife, Iva Ristic, that he had an affair with Springbok dietician, Zeenat Simjee. Read more…
African players in Europe: Resurgent Salah strikes twice
Two-time African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah was back to his predatory best at the weekend, notching both of Liverpool’s goals as they won 2-1 at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Read more…
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