Cape Town – From EFF leader Julius Malema weighing in on the United Kingdom red list debate, to the new Zambian leader reappointing a central bank chief who was axed by his predecessor Edgar Lungu… Read these and other stories making the headlines from around the African continent.
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SA govt ‘must also put UK on the red list… we are equals’, says Julius Malema
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has reportedly weighed in on the United Kingdom red list debate, saying the UK has the right to implement any restrictions as it sees fit. Read more…
New Zambian leader reappoints central bank chief axed by predecessor
Zambian newly-elected leader on Monday reappointed a respected central bank governor who was controversially sacked last year by his predecessor three years before his term was up, the presidency announced. Read more…
‘Negligence’ by WHO staff to blame for sexual abuse in DRC – commission
Independent investigators mandated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to probe allegations of sexual abuse by its staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo cited “clear structural failures” and “individual negligence” in a report released on Tuesday. Read more…
US military commander for Africa visits Algeria
The head of the US military command for Africa visited Algeria on Monday, meeting President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and praising US ties with the North African country. Read more…
Guinea junta unveils ‘charter’ for civilian transition
The junta which seized power in the West African state of Guinea has unveiled a “transitional charter” that it says will steer the country back to civilian rule. Read more…
IN FULL | Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at ANC manifesto launch
The African National Congress (ANC) launched its 2021 local government elections manifesto on Monday, September 27 at Church Square in Tswane. Here is President Cyril Ramaphosa full speech. Read more…
Ethiopia minister who spoke out about rape in Tigray resigns
Ethiopian women’s minister, the first federal official to acknowledge rape had taken place during the Tigray war, announced her resignation on Monday, without specifying a reason. Read more…
South Sudan oil exports resume after Khartoum-protesters deal
South Sudanese oil exports resumed on Monday after an agreement between Khartoum and protesters who blocked pipelines in Port Sudan over the weekend, the oil ministry in the Sudanese capital said. Read more…
WATCH | Connie Ferguson appears on ‘The Queen’ for the first time after her husband’s death
South African actress and co-founder of The Ferguson Film production company, Connie Ferguson is this week set to appear on Mzansi Magic’s telenovela, The Queen, for the first time after her late husband Shona’s death. Read more…
Kenya’s Victor Wanyama retires from international football
The veteran skipper of Kenya’s national team Victor Wanyama announced on Monday he was retiring from international football. Read more…
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